Ruins of an Aqueduct double cross staff Joannes Bemme

Joannes Bemme

a monument nestled in the lush landscapes of Germany

elegantly dressed in a broad-collared dress

Date: 1712

while the bottom scene offers a glimpse of the entrance to the Pyramid of Memphis in Egypt

Ruins of an Aqueduct double cross staff Joannes BemmeRune van aquaduct, 1594 Willem van Nieulandt (II) In a picturesque landscape, the overgrown ruins of an aqueduct, complete with a tower, nestle on the right. To the left, a path is trodden by a solitary figure and his two donkeys. In the distance, the silhouette of a city looms, adding depth to this scene. This print is part of a series depicting Roman ruins by Willem van Nieulandt (II). Copyright: Public domain