Gezicht te Rome 1628 - 1652

Jan Both's "Gezicht te Rome" (1628-1652), housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a masterful example of Dutch Golden Age landscape drawing. Rendered in sepia wash, the artwork depicts a Roman archway, its grandeur partially obscured by overgrown vegetation. The scene is imbued with a sense of tranquility, as figures traverse the path in front of the grand structure. This artwork captures the fascination with Roman ruins that pervaded Dutch art of the period and showcases Both's talent for depicting the interplay of light and shadow.