Gezicht op de haven van Monopoli 1778

This 1778 drawing by Louis Ducros depicts a view of the harbor at Monopoli, Italy. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the fortified city as seen from the sea, with a focus on the harbor's defensive architecture and the rocky shoreline. The simple, yet detailed, pencil strokes convey a sense of peace and tranquility, highlighting the serene nature of the harbor. Ducros's work is a fine example of 18th-century landscape drawing, showcasing his skill in capturing the essence of a place through a combination of observation and artistic skill.