Weinlager in einer Nischenhalle mit vier Statuen antiker Gottheiten 1769

Hubert Robert's 1769 "Weinlager in einer Nischenhalle mit vier Statuen antiker Gottheiten" is a pen and wash drawing that depicts a wine cellar with large barrels and workers. The drawing is framed by a classical architecture, with niches that hold statues of ancient deities, hinting at the grandeur and antiquity of the space. The scene emphasizes the contrast between the modern tasks of wine storage and the timeless presence of classical art, highlighting the artist's fascination with classical ruins and their reintegration into modern life. This drawing, now held in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Robert's artistic exploration of Roman ruins and the "picturesque," a genre of art that emphasized the beauty of the natural world and its integration with human structures.