The artwork, titled “Altar dedicated to Apollo found in the Villa of Pompey the Great in Albano,” was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi and belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement. It falls within the design genre.
The artwork depicts an intricately designed altar dedicated to the god Apollo. The altar, of Doric order, is adorned with elaborate decorations, including garlands and detailed reliefs that display mythological scenes. The column is crowned with a classic capital and rests on a robust base. The detailed engravings reveal the mastery of the artist, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, in capturing the grandeur and intricate design typical of Neoclassical art. The precision in the rendering of elements emphasizes the importance of classical architecture and mythology during the Neoclassical period.
