The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXIII. Remains of the great building burial added to the Mausoleum of Constance.
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Date
- 1756 ; Italy
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Cityscape
"The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXIII. Remains of the great building burial added to the Mausoleum of Constance" is an evocative etching that captures a historic cityscape featuring ancient Roman ruins integrated with the mausoleum's structure. Rendered with a neoclassical sensibility, the artwork emphasizes symmetry and classical proportions, highlighting the enduring legacy of Roman architecture. The detailed depiction illustrates the burial remains incorporated into the mausoleum, offering a contemplative view of historical layering. This piece combines technical precision with a reflection on the passage of time, exemplifying neoclassical ideals in a manner that celebrates antiquity within a structured, elegant composition.
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- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXV. Large urn of porphyry, within which is believed to have been placed the body of Constance. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XLIV. Pyramid of Caius Cestius map at the Port of St. Paolo. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XLIII. Nuts, fragments of sculpture, columns, capitals found in excavations around the pyramid of Caius Cestius. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXIV. Columns with their capitals, architrave, frieze and cornice existing under the arches inside the Mausoleum of Constance. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate LIII. Marble urn with a lid found in the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXXIII. Insight into the tomb of Alexander Severus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate LI. Part of the facade of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella Take ornaments that exist today. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate L. Plan and construction details of the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XV. Inscriptions and fragments of the burial chambers of the Family Arrunzia (figures carved from Barbault). by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate IX. Plan of the tomb outside Porta S. Sebastian on the ancient Appian Way in the Vineyard of the Buonamici from Capo di Bove. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi