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The Temple of Isis at Pompeii

Francesco Piranesi

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts the ruins of The Temple of Isis at Pompeii. The scene shows a large stone structure with columns and archways in various states of ruin. Columns are standing and lying on the ground. The structure has a staircase leading up to it. The building appears to be made of stone and has some decorative elements. There are people in 18th-century clothing walking around the ruins. Some are carrying objects. The background includes trees and a cloudy sky. The painting is framed in gold.

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900 × 654 px
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