Italianiserend landschap met antieke gebouwen en figuren 1689 - 1749

"Italianiserend landschap met antieke gebouwen en figuren" is an etching by Flemish Baroque artist Jan Frans van Bloemen, created between 1689 and 1749. This work depicts a picturesque Italianate landscape, featuring classical ruins and figures. Van Bloemen, also known as "Orizonte", specialized in these idealized depictions of Italian scenery. The composition, with its central emphasis on a grand building and surrounding figures, is typical of Baroque aesthetics. The use of light and shadow, and the meticulous detail in the architecture and foliage, contribute to a sense of depth and realism.