The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XVI. Inscriptions and fragments of the burial chambers of the Family Arrunzia (figures carved from Barbault)
Explore Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s 'The Roman Antiquities'. A detailed engraving of crumbling chambers & figures, showcasing 18th-century topographical art. Discover Roman history & decay.
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.