View of the Pont du Gard (Aqueduct)

This engraving by Auguste Trichon, titled “View of the Pont du Gard (Aqueduct),” depicts the famous Roman aqueduct located in southern France. The structure, with its superimposed arches, spans the river within a serene natural landscape, showcasing the technical and architectural mastery of ancient Rome. The image highlights the monument’s grandeur, its integration into the landscape, and the nineteenth-century admiration for classical ruins.