Landscape with Temple Ruins and Pond

Landscape with Temple Ruins and Pond

Sébastien Le Clerc I

1673

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with old temple ruins and a pond. The artist used simple lines to draw the scene, which makes it feel peaceful. The temple ruins are a big part of the drawing, and they look like they've been there for a long time. You can learn more about this kind of artwork by looking into the technique: etching.

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