"Romersk" prospekt 1730 - 1793

"Romersk prospekt," a watercolor by Jens Petersen Lund, captures the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture in ruins. Created between 1730 and 1793, the piece showcases Lund's keen eye for detail, depicting the crumbling columns and an obelisk amidst a landscape strewn with remnants of a once-powerful civilization. The use of light washes of color enhances the sense of decay and creates a melancholic atmosphere. This small-scale work, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into Lund's artistic fascination with the past and the enduring legacy of Roman civilization.