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Varie vedute di Roma antica e moderna disegnate e intagliate da celebri autori

Giovanni Battista Piranesi and Various Artists

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a classical architectural structure. The viewpoint is from ground level, slightly to the right. The sky occupies the upper part of the image with light cloud formations. To the right, there is a rotunda with a domed roof and arches. On the left, tall columns covered with vegetation are visible. The columns have a textured appearance with detailed etchings. In the center, additional columns suggest an aqueduct structure receding into the distance. The color palette is earthy with sepia tones accentuating the historic nature of the architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1748
Medium
1 vol: etched title page and 149 etchings (full-page, versos blank), 48 signed by Piranesi, artists include Niccolo Mogalli, Philothee-François Duflos, Jean-Laurent Legeay, Bellicard, P. Anesi, Jean Barbault, P.L. Magini
Dimensions
5056 × 3400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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