Roman Ruins 1712 - 1793

This 18th-century drawing by Venetian artist Francesco Guardi depicts the ruins of a Roman arch. Executed in a delicate, almost ethereal style, the work captures the grandeur and decay of ancient Rome. The artist’s loose, sketchy lines suggest a sense of time and the passage of history. Guardi, known for his vedute (city views), captures the crumbling structure with an almost romantic perspective, transforming the ruins into a monument of bygone glory.