Horace's Sabine Villa 1762

This etching, "Horace's Sabine Villa," by Peter Stephens, depicts a picturesque landscape. The viewer is positioned within the scene, looking out at a valley with rolling hills in the distance. In the foreground, a carriage with figures travels along a winding path, leading the eye toward the distant mountains. This idyllic scene, evoking the beauty of nature, was likely popular with audiences interested in pastoral art and the Roman poet Horace. The work, created in 1762, is a testament to Stephens’ talent for capturing the beauty of the natural world.