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Views of Rome: The Tomb, called La Connocchia

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of an ancient, ruined building. The structure is multi-level with a wide base that narrows towards the top. It has a cylindrical top section with columns. There are arched windows and openings throughout the building. The building appears to be made of stone and is covered in vegetation. In the foreground, there is a bare tree on the left and people on the right. The sky is cloudy. The building is surrounded by mountains in the background.

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611 × 900 px
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