Resten van Herculestempel binnen muren van oude Agrigento 1778

"Resten van Herculestempel binnen muren van oude Agrigento" (1778) by Louis Ducros (1748-1810) depicts the ruins of the Temple of Hercules in Agrigento, Sicily. This watercolor painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the remnants of the ancient temple within the walls of the historic city. Ducros, known for his meticulous renderings of classical architecture, showcases the crumbling columns and stones of the temple, evoking a sense of time and decay. The presence of a lone tree and figures in the distance adds a touch of human scale to the vastness of the ruins. This evocative work highlights the enduring legacy of ancient civilizations, even as their structures fade into ruin.