Gezicht op de bouwplaats van Bari 1778

This watercolor drawing by Louis Ducros, created in 1778, depicts a bustling scene of a shipyard in Bari, Italy. Ducros, a Swiss-born artist known for his precise depictions of architecture and landscapes, captures the construction of a ship, with a group of workers diligently at work. The viewer can observe the intricate details of the construction, the various tools, and the surrounding environment, reflecting the artist's keen eye for observation. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the maritime activities and urban landscape of 18th-century Italy.