Monument at a Harbour 1636 - 1660

"Monument at a Harbour" is a 17th-century painting by Dutch artist Jan Baptist Weenix. The painting depicts a grand architectural setting featuring a classical monument with a large urn. Figures are scattered throughout the scene, adding a sense of scale and grandeur. This piece, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Weenix’s skill in rendering architectural detail and perspective. It's an exemplary piece of Dutch Golden Age art and a testament to the enduring fascination with classical themes and the grandeur of architecture.