Dorische zuil van de tempel aangetroffen onder de kerk van de heilige Drieëenheid in Tarente 1778

This graphite drawing by Louis Ducros captures a Doric column discovered beneath a church in Tarente. The column's structure, rendered in subtle gradations of gray, dominates the composition. Ducros meticulously details the fluting of the column, the abacus, and the capital, conveying a sense of classical order. The drawing uses a vertical orientation, focusing attention on the column's height and its architectural presence. The soft graphite lines suggest a textural contrast between the smooth, worked stone and its weathered surfaces. Ducros’ careful articulation of form, rooted in Enlightenment ideals, intersects with early archaeological interests in uncovering classical antiquity. The column, a potent sign of classical architecture, symbolizes the rational and harmonious principles of ancient civilization. The drawing invites us to contemplate the column's enduring presence, connecting past and present while questioning the relationship between classical ideals and contemporary culture.