The artwork, titled “Cover Page. A large plaque embossed with rich ornaments bearing the inscription: Lapides Capitoline Fasti sive consulares Triumphalesq Romanorum seasoned ab Urbe even unto Tiberium Caesarem,” was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1762 and is a representation of the Neoclassicism art movement. This piece falls under the design genre.
The artwork portrays an intricately detailed plaque that features a richly adorned and embossed surface. At the top, an emblematic figure, possibly a motif common to Piranesi’s works, is surrounded by various mythological symbols and heraldic elements. The central portion carries an inscription in Latin, highlighting various historical references and the names associated with Roman triumphs and consulates, from the founding of Rome to the reign of Emperor Tiberius. Surrounding the text are numerous medallions and carved symbols, each adding to the historiographical and decorative narrative of the piece. The borders are elaborately designed with classical patterns and intricate motifs, further emphasizing the neoclassical style of the artwork.
