Artwork

Landscape with Temple Ruins and Pond

Landscape with Temple Ruins and Pond, by Sébastien Le Clerc I, ink, 1673
Landscape with Temple Ruins and Pond, by Sébastien Le Clerc I, ink, 1673

Landscape with Temple Ruins and Pond is an ink print by the Baroque artist Sébastien Le Clerc I. It dates from 1673 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Temple Ruins and Pond is an etching created by Sébastien Le Clerc I in 1673.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene landscape featuring ancient temple ruins and a pond, with the ruins being a prominent element that conveys a sense of age and history.

Technique & Style

The scene is rendered using simple lines, characteristic of the etching technique, which contributes to the overall peaceful atmosphere of the work.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.