Gezicht op Punta del Faro bij Sicilië, het voormalige Promontorium Pelorum 1778

"Gezicht op Punta del Faro bij Sicilië, het voormalige Promontorium Pelorum," a watercolor by Louis Ducros from 1778, depicts a seascape with a lone ship sailing towards the coast of Sicily. The detailed rendering of the coastline, the serene blue water, and the delicate brushstrokes create a sense of tranquility and capture the beauty of the Italian coastline. This artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of 18th-century landscape painting, showcasing the artist's keen eye for detail and ability to convey a sense of place.