The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XV. Inscriptions and fragments of the burial chambers of the Family Arrunzia (figures carved from Barbault).
Explore Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s 'Roman Antiquities,' a mesmerizing 1756 engraving of decaying Roman ruins. Detailed & atmospheric, showcasing neoclassical style & timeless themes.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778): Italian master of etching famed for dramatic Roman architecture, fantastical 'Carceri' prisons & detailed cityscapes. A Neoclassical visionary.