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The Tomb of Nero

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a ruined landscape. The drawing depicts a destroyed and overgrown structure. Broken columns and architectural elements are scattered throughout. The structure appears to have been reclaimed by nature. The drawing is highly detailed with intricate carvings and textures. There are trees, bushes, and other foliage growing on and around the structure. The sky is cloudy and hazy. The drawing style is detailed and realistic. The title of the drawing is "The Tomb of Nero" and it is by Giovanni Battista Piranesi.

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900 × 652 px
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