Gezicht in het Colosseum met op de voorgrond een herder met vee 1779

"Gezicht in het Colosseum met op de voorgrond een herder met vee" (View of the Colosseum with a Shepherd and Cattle in the Foreground) is a watercolor painting by Jean Grandjean, completed in 1779. The artwork depicts the imposing ruins of the Colosseum in Rome, a testament to the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture. The crumbling walls and arches are overgrown with vegetation, highlighting the passage of time and the resilience of nature. In the foreground, a shepherd with his flock adds a pastoral touch, contrasting with the imposing remnants of the past. Grandjean, known for his detailed and evocative depictions of landscapes, captures the ethereal beauty of the Colosseum as it stands in its faded glory.