Old man`s head in profile
Exquisite black & white engraving by Piranesi depicting an aged man’s portrait. Detailed linework, subtle lighting, & Renaissance style create a melancholic masterpiece.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720 - 1778)
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778): Italian master of etching famed for dramatic Roman architecture, fantastical 'Carceri' prisons & detailed cityscapes. A Neoclassical visionary.