Gezicht op de rivier Platani en Agrigento in Palermo 1778

"Gezicht op de rivier Platani en Agrigento in Palermo" (1778) by Louis Ducros is a watercolor painting depicting a picturesque view of the Platani river and the town of Agrigento in Palermo, Sicily. The painting, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a fine example of 18th-century landscape painting, characterized by its meticulous detail and realistic depiction of the natural world. Ducros, a Swiss-born artist known for his landscapes and topographical drawings, captures the beauty of the Sicilian countryside with a combination of precision and artistic sensitivity. The scene is dominated by the winding Platani river, its banks lined with lush vegetation, and a distant view of the town of Agrigento nestled in the hills. This artwork exemplifies Ducros's ability to capture the essence of a particular place, offering a glimpse into the rich and varied landscapes of Sicily.