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Views of Rome: The Colosseum

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Colosseum depicted in an etching, shown from the outside on one side and from within on the other, in a grayscale color scheme. The image presents a high-angle view of the Colosseum's interior. The ancient amphitheater features tiered seating, arches on the multiple levels, and a central arena. A long, thin pillar rises from the center. The structure appears worn with age. Two text boxes are positioned at the bottom left and right. The background shows a cityscape and a hill.

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900 × 637 px
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