Portiques autour d’un forum avec palais royal

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1750

The image shows an architectural scene with classical structures viewed straight-on. The horizon is low, with elaborate building facades and Corinthian columns reaching upwards. Beyond, there are archways and buildings with intricate details. The image is created with precise line work, resembling an etching, and has a monochromatic color palette in shades of sepia or brown. Statues and ornamental elements adorn the structures, adding to the grandiose feel of the scene.
Artiste
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Datation
1750
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Eau-forte sur papier vergé
Dimensions
16,1 × 21,9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows an architectural scene with classical structures viewed straight-on. The horizon is low, with elaborate building facades and Corinthian columns reaching upwards. Beyond, there are archways and buildings with intricate details. The image is created with precise line work, resembling an etching, and has a monochromatic color palette in shades of sepia or brown. Statues and ornamental elements adorn the structures, adding to the grandiose feel of the scene.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi