The artwork titled “In the House of Pompeii, the lower floor, wall of a room” is a creation by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, associated with the Neoclassicism art movement. This particular piece belongs to the design genre.
The artwork depicts a detailed architectural drawing with elements that reflect the classical grandeur of ancient structures. In the upper section of the artwork, an arched frieze adorned with decorative patterns and images of birds and plants can be observed. The frieze is supported by an intricately detailed cornice, underlining the precision and mastery of Piranesi’s design. Below the frieze, the design consists of a series of geometrically structured wall sections, featuring ornamental motifs such as garlands, rosettes, and stylized figures. The symmetry and careful detailing exemplify the principles of Neoclassicism, celebrating the rediscovery of ancient Roman and Greek art forms. Through this artwork, Piranesi illustrates both the grandeur and the delicate intricacy that defined the interiors of classical antiquity.
