The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XII. View of an entrance to the upper room into the boulder burial d`Elio Adriano.
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Design
"The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XII. View of an entrance to the upper room into the boulder burial d`Elio Adriano" is a detailed etching capturing an architectural scene inspired by Neoclassicism. The artwork emphasizes harmonious design elements, portraying the rugged entrance leading into the ancient boulder tomb associated with Emperor Hadrian. The composition reflects a fascination with classical antiquities, blending precise lines with atmospheric depth. This work not only highlights archaeological architecture but also demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing historical structures through a meticulous etching, emphasizing clarity and classical themes characteristic of the Neoclassical movement.
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- 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. 4, Plate V. Plan of the Mausoleum of Hadrian and Bridge St. Angel. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XV. Map of the Tiber Island and the two bridges that lead to it. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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