Bij Civita Castellana, rechts op de voorgrond een rustend gezin 1792

Daniël Dupré created this drawing, "Bij Civita Castellana, rechts op de voorgrond een rustend gezin," employing delicate strokes of pen in brown ink with a subtle wash. The scene evokes a sense of pastoral calm, its structure meticulously balanced. Dupré orchestrates a rhythmic interplay between architectural solidity and organic fluidity. The aqueduct’s arches in the background echo the gentle curves of the landscape, while the strong vertical lines of the stone structure contrast with the free-flowing forms of the trees. This is subtly echoed through the composition, directing our eyes from the resting family to the aqueduct, thus uniting the intimate with the monumental. The sepia tones contribute to the drawing’s harmony, creating a muted yet rich visual experience. Through his calculated use of line and form, Dupré invites us to contemplate the relationship between humanity and nature.