Store ruiner med buer i flere etager 1776 - 1780

This etching, "Store ruiner med buer i flere etager" ("Large Ruins with Arches on Several Floors"), was created by Danish artist J.F. Clemens between 1776 and 1780. The detailed, intricate lines of the etching depict the crumbling remains of an ancient structure, perhaps a Roman aqueduct, highlighting the passage of time and the fragility of human achievements. The piece, held by the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the 18th-century fascination with classical ruins, a trend that fueled the Neoclassical movement in art and architecture.