Oil on Canvas by A. Delle, Late 19th / Early 20th Century

If the ambiance of this large painting depicting a picturesque scene isn’t enough to captivate you, take a few moments to appreciate the late afternoon light illuminating this ancient temple one last time for that day. Situated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea – whose blue line can be seen on the horizon – this landscape of ancient ruins seems to indicate its belonging to the Roman Empire: cypress trees are characteristic of ancient Italy. Soberly framed, this painting possesses a unique and timeless charm, which would be unwise to miss!