View of the Mons Testaceus (above) and the Pyramid of Cestius (below) 1690 - 1704

This detailed drawing, "View of the Mons Testaceus (above) and the Pyramid of Cestius (below)," by Dutch artist Jan Goeree (1670-1731) depicts two prominent Roman landmarks. The upper portion of the artwork showcases a bird’s-eye view of the Mons Testaceus, a hill composed of broken pottery, while the lower half focuses on the Pyramid of Cestius, an ancient Roman tomb. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Goeree's interest in archaeological sites and his meticulous attention to detail, making this a valuable record of these Roman structures in the late 17th century.