The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XXIV. More insight into the burial chambers above (Drawing by Antonio Buonamici, inc. By Girolamo Rossi).
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Cityscape
"The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XXIV. More insight into the burial chambers above," by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, exemplifies the artist’s mastery within the etching technique. Piranesi, renowned for his detailed and imaginative representations of classical architecture, often incorporated elements of Neoclassicism into his work. This piece offers a meticulous exploration of ancient Cityscape themes, focusing on burial chambers, and showcases Piranesi’s skill in rendering complex structures with clarity and grandeur. The title indicates a detailed study aimed at revealing architectural insights into Roman antiquities.
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- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XII. View of an entrance to the upper room into the boulder burial d`Elio Adriano. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XXVII. Urns, vases, sarcophagi and various objects found in burial chambers above (figures carved from Barbault). by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate LIII. Map of the menagerie of wild beasts made by Domitian. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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- The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XVI. Plan and section of the Mausoleum of S. Emperor Constantine`s mother Helena ta, on the Via Labicana. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate V. Plan of the Mausoleum of Hadrian and Bridge St. Angel. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XLIX. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate IX. Following the above table. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi