Ruïne met booggewelven 1562 - 1717

"Ruïne met booggewelven" (Ruin with Arched Vaults) is an etching by Dutch artist Joannes van (I) Doetechum, created between 1562 and 1717. The artwork depicts a Roman ruin, likely an aqueduct or other public structure, with the arches overgrown by vegetation. The detail of the crumbling stone and the encroaching nature highlights the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of human constructions. This etching is a fine example of 16th-century Dutch printmaking, known for its precise detail and its exploration of both architectural and natural subjects.