Portici tirati dintorno ad un Foro con palazzo regio

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.
Художник
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Датировка
1750
Вид
Print
Техника
etching on laid paper
Размеры
16.1 × 21.9 cm
Коллекция
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Лицензия
Общественное достояние, CC0

Описание изображения

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