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The image shows a pastoral scene with a slightly elevated viewpoint. There are rolling hills and distant mountains under a lightly clouded sky. In the center, there are ruins of ancient stone structures, possibly a fortress, with arches and ivy overgrowth. Near the ruins, there are figures on horseback and walking with burden-carrying animals on a dirt path. The image is detailed and monochromatic, resembling an etching. The overall atmosphere is tranquil, with a serene journey through the landscape depicted.
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The image shows a pastoral scene with a slightly elevated viewpoint. There are rolling hills and distant mountains under a lightly clouded sky. In the center, there are ruins of ancient stone structures, possibly a fortress, with arches and ivy overgrowth. Near the ruins, there are figures on horseback and walking with burden-carrying animals on a dirt path. The image is detailed and monochromatic, resembling an etching. The overall atmosphere is tranquil, with a serene journey through the landscape depicted.

National Gallery of Art · Portfolio

Alla porta di San Giovanni

Jacob Wilhelm Mechau

Date
1798
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 28.2 x 37.7 cm (11 1/8 x 14 13/16 in.) sheet: 39.2 x 49.2 cm (15 7/16 x 19 3/8 in.)
Classification
Portfolio · Print
Accession number
2003.86.4
Credit line
New Century Fund
Time span
1726 to 1750
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Collection ou Suite de Vues Pittoreques de l'Italie (plate 4)

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • plant
  • Cart
  • animal
  • Building
  • Figures
Provenance

(Thomas Le Claire Kunsthandel, Hamburg); purchased 2003 by NGA.

NGA object ID 127977. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.