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.
Nghệ sĩ
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Niên đại
1750
Loại
Print
Kỹ thuật
etching on laid paper
Kích thước
16.1 × 21.9 cm
Bộ sưu tập
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Giấy phép
Phạm vi công cộng, CC0

Mô tả hình ảnh

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