Gezicht op het Forum Romanum en de Palatijn, gezien vanaf de Via Capitolina 1872 - 1944

Frans Smissaert's "Gezicht op het Forum Romanum en de Palatijn, gezien vanaf de Via Capitolina" (1872-1944) is a pastel drawing that showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail and evocative use of color. The artwork captures the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, viewed from the Via Capitolina, with a focus on the architectural grandeur of the ancient Roman city. Smissaert's rendering of the weathered stone and overgrown vegetation, along with the distant cityscape, evokes a sense of timelessness and the enduring legacy of Roman civilization. The drawing is housed at the Rijksmuseum, where it continues to captivate viewers with its historical significance and artistic skill.