The artwork titled “Fireplace with two large lyres on the sides, and four rams’ heads in the frieze,” created by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and is classified under the genre of design.
The artwork portrays an elaborately detailed fireplace, intricately designed in a neoclassical style. At the very center, flames rise majestically, capturing the essence of a vigorously burning fire. To the sides of the fireplace, two grand lyres stand prominently, each adorned with ornate decorations and embellishments. The frieze, directly above the central opening, is adorned with four rams’ heads, symmetrically placed to enhance the classical theme. The surrounding framework, including the columns and the cornices, is richly decorated with motifs and carvings that reflect the antiquity-inspired elegance typical of the Neoclassicism period. The entire composition depicts a refined sense of grandeur and meticulous attention to detail, hallmark traits of Piranesi’s architectural designs.
