Figuren bij ruïne van een poort 1613 - 1695

This etching, "Figuren bij ruïne van een poort," by Nicolas Perelle (1631–1695), depicts a picturesque scene of a village with a ruined gateway. The circular composition, typical of Perelle's work, is balanced by a tower on the left and a church steeple on the right. The detail of the flying birds adds movement to the composition, while the figures in the foreground add a sense of scale to the composition. This 17th century etching is part of a larger series of landscapes and views of towns, and is a great example of the artist's skill in depicting the architecture and atmosphere of his time.