Antique Ruins along a Mountain Coast

1670s

Johann Franciscus Ermels

Associated Names
Johann Franciscus Ermels

Artist, German, 1621 - 1693

The image features a landscape with ancient ruins depicted in detailed drawings. A classical structure with carvings and columns is on the left, surrounded by trees. In the distance, there are crumbling towers and buildings blending into hillsides. The horizon is not distinct, merging with the cloudy sky. The artwork has fine, detailed brushstrokes, resembling an etching. It uses varying shades of sepia and charcoal, creating an antiqued effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash, edged with pen and black ink

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.5 x 39.2 cm (10 13/16 x 15 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.69.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

A. Mouriau, Belgium (first half of the 19th century)(Lugt 1829 and 1853). Adolf Glüenstein, Hamburg (born 1849)(Lugt 123). (sale, Arno Winterberg, Munich, 21 October 2005, no. 125; bought in). (Joseph Fach, Frankfurt am Main); purchased 2012 by NGA.

Associated Names

Markings

coat of arms

Wikidata ID

Q64581958

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