Ponte Rotto over de Tiber, Rome 1609

Gerard ter Borch's "Ponte Rotto over de Tiber, Rome" is a detailed pen drawing of the ruined Ponte Rotto bridge in Rome, Italy. Created in 1609 during the artist's Grand Tour, the drawing captures the bridge's crumbling arches and surrounding architecture with precise detail. Borch's keen observation of the Roman cityscape is evident in the rendering of the Tiber River and buildings on the far bank, creating a dynamic and evocative view of the city's historical grandeur. This drawing is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.