The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXXV. Rear of the previous special urn.
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Date
- 1756 ; Italy
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Design
"The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXXV. Rear of the previous special urn," is a detailed Etching that exemplifies Neoclassicism through its precise Design and classical motifs. The artwork captures the intricate details of Roman antiquities, focusing on the rear view of a distinctive urn. Its careful craftsmanship highlights the artist's skill in rendering both form and texture, emphasizing the elegance characteristic of the Neoclassical style. The piece stands as a refined example of historical representation, blending artistic realism with classical inspiration.
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- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXXVIII. Cutaway view of the tomb before. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXXVI. Hips and split of the urn itself (figures carved from Barbault). by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XLVIII. Plan of some burial chambers discovered the year 1751 in the Villa of the five located outside Porta Salaria near Grotta Pallotta. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XLVI. Fragments of the burial chamber opposite the Church of St. Sebastian outside the walls (figures carved from Barbault). by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate LV. The pincers of Vitruvius. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XVIX. Inscriptions and fragments of the burial chamber above. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XIX. Grand porphyry urn with a lid, found in the Mausoleum of S. ta Elena and currently in the Cloister of St. Thur. Lateran. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XII. View of the Family Tomb of Plautius on the road leading from Rome to Tivoli near Ponte Lugano. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate I. Cover Page. Over a large cinerary urn broken bones and between the lamps, and recorded the title. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate VII. View of the ancient Appian Way, which passes under the walls of `Ustrine. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi