Vestingstadje aan rivier 1730

"Vestingstadje aan rivier" (Fortified Town by the River) is an etching created by Marco Ricci in 1730, just before his death. This detailed etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a small town by a river with a prominent tower. It exemplifies Ricci's characteristic use of precise lines and shading to depict architectural details and the atmospheric quality of the landscape. The etching showcases the typical elements of 18th-century Italian landscape art, with a focus on the serene beauty of a picturesque setting and its inhabitants.