Landscape with a View of Campo Vaccino in Rome 1609

"Landscape with a View of Campo Vaccino in Rome" (1609) by Willem van Nieulandt d.Y. is a captivating depiction of the Roman Forum, showcasing the grandeur of the city's ancient ruins. The painting offers a detailed view of the Forum's crumbling structures, including the remains of a temple, seen in the foreground, with the Colosseum visible in the distance. The artist's attention to detail and the inclusion of daily life in the foreground with figures and animals, contrasts with the grandeur of the ancient ruins, capturing the spirit of Renaissance Italy. The painting is now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection in Copenhagen.