The image depicts a grayscale illustration of a stone structure with a large inscription on it. The structure consists of stacked rectangular stone blocks. The inscription, written in Latin, appears on a large stone slab in the center. The structure is adorned with metal rings and chains. A decorative element, possibly foliage or a sculpture, is attached to the top right of the stone slab. The background features a staircase and a railing on the right side. The image has a beige border around it, with darker shading on the left side. The overall style of the image is reminiscent of an old etching or engraving. The image is attributed to Giovanni Battista Piranesi and is titled "The Prisons".
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 704 × 900 px
- Museum record:
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