I bassorilievi con leoni

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, pubblicato nel 1761

This is a drawing of a complex architectural scene. The artwork depicts a network of arches and vaults within a structure resembling ancient Roman ruins. There are heavy chains and pulleys woven through the space, alongside statue-like figures and carved reliefs integrated into the architecture. A lion is prominently depicted in the foreground. The composition is densely packed with textures and shadowed lines, emphasizing the monumental scale and intricate details. The linework and interpretation of space invoke a sense of wonder and grandeur.
Artista
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1761
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Acquaforte e bulino su carta vergata
Dimensioni
76,7 × 53,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of a complex architectural scene. The artwork depicts a network of arches and vaults within a structure resembling ancient Roman ruins. There are heavy chains and pulleys woven through the space, alongside statue-like figures and carved reliefs integrated into the architecture. A lion is prominently depicted in the foreground. The composition is densely packed with textures and shadowed lines, emphasizing the monumental scale and intricate details. The linework and interpretation of space invoke a sense of wonder and grandeur.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi