Gezicht vanop de berg Erix 1781 - 1786

"Gezicht vanop de berg Erix" is an etching by Emmanuel Jean de Ghendt, created between 1781 and 1786. The artwork depicts a view of the summit of Mount Erix in Sicily, with a ruined temple in the foreground and the sea in the distance. The etching is a fine example of 18th-century landscape art, showcasing the dramatic and picturesque qualities of the natural world. The image is a valuable historical record, capturing the state of the ancient site at the time. The artist was known for his detailed and accurate depictions of historical locations, contributing to the development of the romantic artistic movement that emerged in the late 18th century.