The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate VII. Following the above table.
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Design
"The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate VII. Following the above table." is an evocative etching that exemplifies Neoclassicism through its precise lines and classical subject matter. Likely part of a series, this artwork reflects the period's fascination with antiquity and design inspired by ancient Roman artifacts. Housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum— the world's largest collection dedicated to applied and decorative arts— it underscores the importance of such pieces in understanding historical aesthetics and craftsmanship. The piece embodies the convergence of artistic technique and classical inspiration, characteristic of the Neoclassical movement.
Related artworks
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate LIII. Map of the menagerie of wild beasts made by Domitian. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XLI. View of one of the sides of the front of the Portico d`Ottavia, its width and construction details. 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. 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 XV. Map of the Tiber Island and the two bridges that lead to it. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XLIX. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate IX. Following the above table. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- 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 XXIV. More insight into the burial chambers above (Drawing by Antonio Buonamici, inc. By Girolamo Rossi). 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