Landscape with Ruins

Marco Ricci

Associated Names
Marco Ricci

Artist, Venetian, 1676 - 1729

The artwork shows a depiction of classical ruins surrounded by a dense, wild landscape. The ruins are viewed from a lower angle, with additional ruins visible in the background. The scene is meticulously detailed with fine lines and cross-hatching techniques to create texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, highlighting the intricate details of the ruins, vegetation, and figures. Figures are present among the ruins in various activities. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of abandoned grandeur, as nature overtakes the remnants of a past civilization.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.30.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 12


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65574700

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