The artwork titled “Construction details of the Cloaca Maxima,” created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and falls under the genre of design.
The artwork meticulously illustrates the architectural and structural details of the ancient Roman sewer system, the Cloaca Maxima. The top section features a plan view, detailing various construction elements with identifiers such as ‘G’, ‘H’, ‘I’, ‘D’, and ‘E’, accompanied by labels and measurements, offering a clear insight into the layout and dimensions. Further down, sectional views reveal the elevation and cross-sections, providing an in-depth examination of the materials and engineering techniques employed. The bottom portion showcases the exterior view of an archway entrance, suggesting the grandeur and robustness of this ancient infrastructure. The precision and clarity in Piranesi’s lines exhibit his exceptional drafting skills, making this piece a valuable document for understanding Roman engineering.
