The artwork titled “Demonstration from the Lake of Fucino, two boards together, title listed with index” is a creation by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, belonging to the Neoclassicism art movement and classified under the genre of design.
The artwork presents a meticulously detailed and structured composition, featuring a central blueprint or map, possibly depicting a plan or design related to the Lake of Fucino. Surrounding this central element are smaller detailed illustrations that mirror aspects of the terrain, architecture, and excavation activities around the Lake of Fucino. Accompanying these visual elements is an index and accompanying text, providing elaborate explanations and descriptions in Italian. The overall presentation suggests an analytical and scholarly approach, characteristic of Neoclassical emphasis on reason and scientific inquiry. The aesthetic execution embodies precision and clarity, evoking a sense of historical and topographical study.
