Allegorie op de weg naar Rome 1728

This etching by Bernard Picart from 1728, titled "Allegorie op de weg naar Rome," depicts an allegory of the Roman Empire's road to Rome. The scene is set in a picturesque landscape, with figures working on roads and bridges, emphasizing the construction and maintenance of vital infrastructure. The central figures, including a reclining Roman figure, likely symbolize the Roman Empire's strength and power. This piece, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Picart's mastery of detail and his ability to convey complex ideas through visual storytelling.