Gezicht op de haven van Trani 1778

This watercolor drawing by Louis Ducros depicts a view of the harbor of Trani, a coastal town in southeastern Italy. Created in 1778, the artwork showcases Ducros's talent for capturing the details of architectural structures and the serenity of the seascape. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the harbor, featuring a line of buildings along the shore and several ships anchored in the water. Ducros's use of light and shadow adds depth and realism to the scene, highlighting the architectural features of the harbor buildings and the textures of the ships. The artwork is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.