Gezicht op de grot van Neptunus in Tivoli by Friedrich Wilhelm Gmelin

Gezicht op de grot van Neptunus in Tivoli 1809

friedrichwilhelmgmelin

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

light coloured

old engraving style

waterfall

pencil work

This 1809 etching by Friedrich Wilhelm Gmelin depicts the Grotto of Neptune in Tivoli, Italy. The artwork showcases the dramatic natural beauty of the site, with a large archway formed by a rocky cliff, lush greenery, and a cascading waterfall. The scene is captured in meticulous detail, highlighting Gmelin's skill as a landscape artist. This print likely aimed to appeal to a wider audience interested in travel and the picturesque beauty of Italy's natural wonders.