The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXXVIII. Cutaway view of the tomb before.
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Date
- 1756 ; Italy
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Design
"The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXXVIII. Cutaway view of the tomb before" is a detailed etching exemplifying the precision characteristic of Neoclassicism. The artwork offers a compelling design of an ancient Roman tomb, revealing its intricate interior structure before excavation. Through careful line work and attention to architectural details, the artist provides viewers with an insightful glimpse into classical burial practices. The composition showcases the artist's skill and dedication to historical accuracy, making it an important visual document of Roman antiquities that blends technical mastery with a reverence for classical antiquity.
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- 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 XXXIX. Plan and section of the three rooms of the family of Augustus believed burial. 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 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 XLIX. Decorative details of the walls of the room above. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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