Les Ruines a gauche 1605 - 1650

"Les Ruines a gauche," an etching by French artist Jean Morin, depicts a crumbling stone tower in the foreground, with a group of figures walking along a winding path. This artwork is a typical example of the 17th century fascination with ruins, which symbolized the transience of human life and the passage of time. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, inviting viewers to contemplate the past and its enduring legacy. This piece is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.