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The Grand Piazza

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stone archway leading to a detailed bridge structure. The bridge is intricately carved and stretches across the scene. Swirling clouds can be seen in the sky beyond the bridge. The horizon is partially hidden, revealing hints of a cityscape with towers. The brushstrokes are varied, with heavier lines for the arch and lighter strokes for the sky. The color scheme is grayscale, emphasizing contrast and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1749/1750
Medium
etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing
Dimensions
3502 × 4578 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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