Landschap met antieke ruïnes c. 1585 - 1595

Tobias Verhaecht’s “Landschap met antieke ruïnes” (c. 1585 - 1595) is a pen and ink drawing depicting a picturesque Italianate landscape dotted with classical ruins. The drawing features a prominent archway, a series of crumbling walls, and a small village in the distance. This drawing exemplifies the flourishing of landscape painting in the late sixteenth century, where the ruins of past civilizations inspired artists to create poetic and evocative imagery. Verhaecht’s delicate lines and masterful use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and atmosphere in this captivating composition.