The artwork titled “Demonstration in plan and elevation of the current state of the Pantheon and other ancient buildings adjacent,” created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, is a piece belonging to the Neoclassicism art movement and categorized within the genre of design.
The artwork presents both a detailed plan and elevation of the Pantheon’s current state along with its adjacent ancient structures. The upper section of the piece features two elevational views, showcasing various architectural details and dimensions of the Pantheon. The lower section reveals a comprehensive plan, charting the spatial and structural relationships between the Pantheon and surrounding edifices. Piranesi’s meticulous drafting offers an insightful examination of classical architectural elements, rendered with precision characteristic of Neoclassicism, thereby encapsulating the grandeur and complexity of ancient Roman architecture.
