The artwork titled “In large parts of the Trajan column” was crafted by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, belonging to the Neoclassicism art movement. This design genre piece showcases detailed architectural illustrations central to classical architectural studies.
The artwork presents meticulously drawn architectural elements of the Trajan column. Various parts of the column, including detailed sections of its façade, the capital, cornices, doors, and windows are depicted with precise measurements and annotations. Each section is labeled with letters (A-H) correlating to a descriptive passage written in Italian, which explains the specific features and functions of the illustrated parts. The craftsmanship of Piranesi exemplifies his dedication to architectural accuracy and the Neoclassical devotion to classical antiquity’s aesthetic principles.
