Ruïne met piramidevormige toren 1560

This etching by Lambertus Suavius, created in 1560, depicts a ruined Roman structure with a pyramid-shaped tower. The artist, known for his architectural engravings, uses intricate detail to portray the crumbling walls and overgrown vegetation, lending an air of melancholic beauty to the scene. The composition, with its emphasis on perspective and the use of light and shadow, evokes the grandeur of ancient Rome while simultaneously emphasizing its decline. Suavius’s keen eye for architectural detail and his ability to capture the poignant beauty of decay make this etching a striking example of 16th-century Northern European art.