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Porta di Falerium ora Fallari città destrutta etrusca

Jacob Wilhelm Mechau

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a stone archway within ancient ruins. The archway is intricately detailed with foliage partially covering it. Beyond the arch, there are more dilapidated stone structures and trees. The scene is rendered in fine line work without color, using shading and cross-hatching for depth. The background shows further ruins and trees, with clouds in the sky. A group of people and animals are seen under the arch. Trees and shrubs frame the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4602 × 3659 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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