View of the Forum Romanum and the Via Sacra. In the background the Capitol
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows an empty courtyard with a few tall trees lining a path. On the right, part of a ruined stone wall with two big columns stands in the foreground. In the distance, a tall tower and a long building sit under a partly cloudy sky. The lighting is soft, with shadows making the scene feel quiet. The artist used darks and lights to shape the space—almost like a spotlight on the ruins. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
