Römische Ruinenlandschaft 1600

"Römische Ruinenlandschaft" (Roman Ruin Landscape) was painted in 1600 by the Flemish painter Paul Bril (1554-1626). This painting showcases Bril's mastery of landscape painting, specifically his skill at depicting the ruins of ancient Rome. The artwork features Roman columns and arches in various states of decay, surrounded by a picturesque landscape with figures and animals, creating a sense of historical grandeur and decay. The painting is now housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany. This work is a prime example of Bril's "Ruinenlandschaft" (Ruin Landscape) genre that was popular among Northern European painters during the Baroque period.