The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXV. Great Vista of some of the first order of the Doric of the Theatre of Marcellus.
- Artist
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Design
"The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXV" presents a grand vista of the Neoclassicism fascination with classical architecture, showcasing the impressive first-order Doric columns of the Theatre of Marcellus. This etching captures intricate design details of the ancient structure, emphasizing its grandeur and historical significance. The artwork highlights the geometric harmony and robust form characteristic of Doric order, reflecting a reverence for classical ideals and architectural precision. Such detailed portrayals serve both as artistic documentation and as inspiration for subsequent architectural designs rooted in classical antiquity.
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- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXI. Section one of the wedges of the Theatre of Marcellus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXVIII. External façade of the advancement of circular arches of the Theatre of Marcellus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXIV. Vista of some of the great parts of the first order of the Theatre of Marcellus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXII. Following the above table. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXVI. Another plan of the Theatre of Marcellus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXIII. Vista of a first class part of the arcades of the Theatre of Marcellus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXVII. One of the fragments of the ancient map of Rome showing the layout of the stage of the Theatre of Marcellus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXVI. Vista of a second part of the arcades of the Theatre of Marcellus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXVII. Vista of the second-largest share of the Theatre of Marcellus. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXXVIII. Vista of today`s surplus of the Theatre of Pompey. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi