Gezicht op de ruïne van de boog van de zuilengalerij te Palmyra, gezien vanaf de oostzijde 1745 - 1775

"Gezicht op de ruïne van de boog van de zuilengalerij te Palmyra, gezien vanaf de oostzijde" (View of the ruins of the arch of the colonnade in Palmyra, seen from the east side) is an etching by Jean-François Daumont, dating from 1745 - 1775. It depicts the ruins of the colonnade in Palmyra, Syria, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The artwork shows the imposing archway, a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture, juxtaposed with the surrounding rubble. Daumont's etching captures the melancholy beauty of these remnants of a once thriving civilization, highlighting the passage of time and the enduring power of ancient ruins.