View of the Roman forums by Willem van de Velde the Younger
View of the Roman forums by Willem van de Velde the Younger
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Print on handmade paper from Amalfi
Measurement : 29 x 42 cm
Material : work printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges
Frame : Handmade light brown beech wood
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The work
This artistic work depicts an idyllic and pastoral scene of the Roman Forum, immersed in an atmosphere of ruins and picturesque decay. The artist, Willem van Nieulandt the Younger, carefully captured the details of classical architecture, the fragmentary colonnades and half-destroyed buildings, which testify to Rome's past greatness. Human figures are portrayed in their daily activities, bringing the ruins to life with scenes of shepherds herding their flocks, travelers walking the ancient roads and merchants at work. The composition is balanced and profound, with a clever use of perspective that leads the viewer's eye across the landscape. The sky is wide and open, suggesting a sense of tranquility and unchanging time. Overall, the work is a reflection on time, history and human nature living among the remains of a glorious era.