Gezicht op het afvoerkanaal van het meer bij Albano 1811

"Gezicht op het afvoerkanaal van het meer bij Albano" (View of the Drainage Canal of the Lake near Albano) is an 1811 etching by German artist Friedrich Wilhelm Gmelin. The detailed engraving depicts a stone tunnel, likely an ancient Roman aqueduct, with a thick tree root growing down from the top. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the rough, natural texture of the root and the smooth, geometric forms of the stonework. Gmelin's work is known for its meticulous attention to detail, which is evident in the rendering of the stone and the human figures in the foreground. This print was created in Rome, where Gmelin spent much of his career documenting the city's ancient ruins. The artwork was created in 1811 and measures 267 mm x 340 mm, a relatively small print likely created to be sold to a wider audience.