![Leo von Klenze - Der Camposanto in Pisa [1858]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/15222395064_3eb3d1cac3_o.jpg)
Leo von Klenze (Buchladen, February 29, 1784 - Munich, January 26, 1864) was a German architect, painter, and writer. In many of his paintings ancient buildings were depicted. Those served as models for his own architectural projects. Klenze studied ancient architecture during his travels to Italy and Greece. He also participated in excavations of ancient buildings in Athens and submitted projects for the restoration of the Acropolis.
[Neue Pinakothek, Munich - Oil on canvas, 97 x 147 cm]