Ruïne met bomen begroeid before 1656

"Ruïne met bomen begroeid" is an etching by Laurens Barata dating from before 1656. The print depicts a ruined building overgrown with trees, possibly inspired by the ruins of ancient Rome. The artist's signature, "BARATY", is present at the bottom left of the composition. The scene is composed with a distinct foreground, middle ground and background. In the foreground, a group of people and some goats are depicted in a peaceful, pastoral setting. This etching demonstrates Barata's ability to render details with great precision, as evidenced by the intricate depiction of the ruin and the surrounding foliage.