The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate LI. Part of the facade of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella Take ornaments that exist today.
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Cityscape
The painting titled 'The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate LI. Part of the facade of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella' presents a detailed etching that captures the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture. The depiction emphasizes ornate Neoclassicism elements, reflecting a renewed interest in classical antiquity. The artist skillfully blends architectural details with a lively cityscape background, illustrating the tomb’s historical significance. The preserved ornaments, which still exist today, highlight the craftsmanship of Roman decorative art and its influence on later artistic movements, emphasizing both historical accuracy and aesthetic elegance.
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- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate IV. Part of the great Wall, which surrounded the large area of `Ustrine. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXI. Urn of marble found in the burial chamber above (figures carved from Barbault). 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. 2, Plate XXXIV. Grand marble urn believed to Alexander Severus and his mother Julia Mamea (figures carved from Barbault). 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 L. Plan and construction details of the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. 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
- The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXXII. Plan and external view of the tomb of Alexander Severus located outside Porta S. John about a mile from the aqueducts. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- 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 XLIII. Nuts, fragments of sculpture, columns, capitals found in excavations around the pyramid of Caius Cestius. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi