Zicht op de duivelsbrug over de Schöllenenschlucht 1859

Eugène Cicéri's "Zicht op de duivelsbrug over de Schöllenenschlucht" (1859) captures the dramatic landscape of the Devil's Bridge, a historic stone arch bridge spanning the Schöllenen Gorge in Switzerland. The lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the bridge in a narrow and steep canyon with a turbulent river running through the center. Cicéri's work, showcasing a romantic depiction of nature's grandeur, was highly influential in the development of the picturesque genre. The artwork highlights the raw beauty of the natural world through detailed, expressive lines that create a sense of depth and drama.