Landschaft mit antikem runden Tempel, einer zerstörten Brücke und einem Fluß

About the Work

Fanciful landscapes like this, which show a wide view, structured by set pieces such as trees, houses, bridges and other buildings, were typical Venetian compositions and were very popular among art collectors. Such works were usually associated with Domenico Campagnola but are often realised by draughtsmen from the artist's circle. The sheet was part of Pierre-Jean Mariette's famous collection in Paris in the 18th century, as the small collector's stamp with the "M" at the bottom right-hand corner reveals.