Vesta templet i Rom 1880s

"Vesta templet i Rom" is a lithograph created by Danish artist Adolph Kittendorff in the 1880s. The artwork depicts the Temple of Vesta in Rome, a circular structure built in the 1st century AD. The print shows the temple in a state of ruin, with crumbling walls and overgrown vegetation, giving viewers a glimpse into the passing of time and the enduring power of ancient architecture. Kittendorff's detailed depiction, combined with the inclusion of figures and animals in the foreground, provides a sense of scale and invites viewers to imagine the temple in its former glory. The lithograph, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a valuable record of a significant historical site and a testament to Kittendorff's skill as a draftsman.