Gezicht op onvoltooide Citta Nuova bij de baai Ras il cala op eiland Gozo 1778

This watercolor painting by Louis Ducros, titled "Gezicht op onvoltooide Citta Nuova bij de baai Ras il cala op eiland Gozo" (1778), depicts a panoramic view of the unfinished Citta Nuova, a town located on the island of Gozo in Malta. The artwork shows a vast landscape, with the town built on the edge of a bay, surrounded by rolling hills and a vast expanse of water. Ducros, known for his meticulous and detailed renderings of landscapes, captures the serene beauty of the Maltese scenery. His precise brushstrokes convey the texture of the land and the shimmering quality of the water, offering a glimpse into the island's natural beauty. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a historical snapshot of a significant site in Malta.