Landschap met ruïnes en een boom 1746 - 1810

"Landschap met ruïnes en een boom" (Landscape with Ruins and a Tree) is a pencil drawing created between 1746 and 1810 by Jean Jacques de Boissieu, a French artist known for his detailed and atmospheric landscapes. The composition, framed within an oval, features a tree with bare branches extending towards the left, partially obscured by the outline of a ruin. De Boissieu’s delicate lines and shading evoke the stillness of a natural setting, capturing the subtle interplay of light and shadow. This artwork showcases the artist's skill in rendering the textures of both organic and man-made elements, reflecting a popular interest in the depiction of ancient ruins during this period.