Ruïne van een aquaduct in Rome by Nicolas Perelle

Ruïne van een aquaduct in Rome 1627 - 1655

pen and ink

aged paper

parchment

mechanical pen drawing

pencil sketch

old engraving style

etching

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

This etching by Nicolas Perelle, dating back to 1627-1655, depicts the ruins of an aqueduct near the Porta San Paolo in Rome. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Perelle's meticulous attention to detail in capturing the grandeur of Roman architecture. The etching's composition emphasizes the stark beauty of the crumbling structure, set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a winding road. Perelle's work offers a glimpse into the architectural legacy of ancient Rome and the enduring fascination with its ruins during the 17th century.