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The Grand Piazza

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stone archway framing another arch bridge in the distance. The bridge has decorative sculptures along its top edge, and intricate etching with fine, cross-hatched lines. The dark lines of the archway contrast with the lighter lines depicting the bridge and sky. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of black and white. Figures and details below the bridge add to the depth of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1750/1758
Medium
etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing
Dimensions
3545 × 4621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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