Ruinerne af at amfiteater 1603 - 1655

"Ruinerne af at amfiteater" (The Ruins of an Amphitheater) is an etching by Herman van Swanevelt, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes, created between 1603 and 1655. The artwork depicts the ruins of an ancient amphitheater, surrounded by trees and foliage. The composition is dominated by the ruins, which are rendered in detail with a strong sense of perspective, highlighting the grandeur and decay of the past. Van Swanevelt’s masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the serene beauty of the ruins amidst the surrounding nature. The artwork is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.