Dwarsdoorsnede van het Pantheon in Rome 1682

Sébastien Leclerc I created this cross-section of the Pantheon in Rome using etching techniques. Leclerc, working in the 17th and 18th centuries, lived in a time when European artists were deeply engaged with classical antiquity. This print offers us a look into the architectural marvel of the Pantheon, inviting reflections on power, knowledge, and cultural legacy. Leclerc’s detailed rendering provides a way for viewers removed from the site, whether by distance or time, to envision themselves in this grand space. It is a powerful reminder of how architectural drawings are not just technical exercises, but cultural artifacts that shape our understanding of history. Through Leclerc's eyes, we see the Pantheon not just as a building, but as a symbol of human potential and historical continuity. It's a poignant look at how we interpret and reimagine the past through the lens of the present.