Arco di Druso

1794

Jacob Wilhelm Mechau

Associated Names
Jacob Wilhelm Mechau

Artist, German, 1745 - 1808

The image shows a frontal view of the ancient Arco di Druso, an architectural ruin. The arch stands prominently in the middle of the composition. The horizon line is not visible, obscured by the arch and landscape elements. Foliage covers the top of the arch, creating depth. Trees and partially crumbled walls frame the scene. The intricate etching technique showcases fine lines and detailed shading, capturing textures of stone and vegetation. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of grey and black. A path leads under the archway, with animals (possibly donkeys or goats) walking through. The sky has softly etched clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    New Century Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 37.6 x 28.2 cm (14 13/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 49 x 39.2 cm (19 5/16 x 15 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2003.86.10

Associated Artworks

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The image shows ancient ruins in a lush, vegetated landscape. Stone columns and arches are arranged in a semi-circle towards the right. Two figures converse near a large stone slab in the foreground. Other architectural remnants are visible behind them. The scene is captured in detailed black and white engraving, showcasing textures in the stone and foliage.

Nel Colosseo

Johann Christian Reinhart

1761

This is a vintage book cover with a title and publication information in French. The text reads "Collection ou Suite de Vues Pittoresques de l'Italie," and mentions that the images were drawn from nature and engraved with etching in Rome by A. C. Dies, Charles Reinhart, and Jaques Mechau. It notes that the book contains seventy-two plates and was published in Nuremberg by Jean-Frédéric Frauenholz. The cover has a distressed, aged appearance with visible stains and wear.

Collection ou Suite de Vues Pittoresques de l'Italie

Jacob Wilhelm Mechau, Albert Christoph Dies, Johann Christian Reinhart

1798

The image shows a scene of an ancient stone archway in ruins from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The archway is the focal point, adorned with vegetation and surrounded by trees. The horizon is low, blending into a background of trees and foliage. The image is created in a precise engraving style, employing fine lines for texture. The color scheme is black and white, typical of engravings. In the foreground, two animals, likely cows, are accompanied by a shepherd on a pathway leading through the arch. The sky displays soft clouds.

Nel Colosseo

Johann Christian Reinhart

1792

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Thomas Le Claire Kunsthandel, Hamburg); purchased 2003 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76342558

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