This is a detailed black and white engraving depicting a scene of chaos in an ancient city. The image features numerous figures in turmoil in the foreground, classical architecture on the right, including a portico with columns, additional structures in the background, a towering column on the left, stylized clouds in the sky, and a decorative text frame at the bottom. The composition conveys movement and panic with intricate details in both figures and architectural elements.
Artwork Details
- Date
- after 1715
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3482 × 4426 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original