The artwork, “Index of the Second Volume,” is a design piece by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an artist of the Neoclassicism movement. The artwork exemplifies the design genre and reflects Piranesi’s meticulous attention to architectural detail.
In the artwork, Piranesi illustrates an architectural cross-section featuring classical elements such as columns and arches, typical of Neoclassical design. The illustration appears to depict a structure resembling an ancient building, possibly a mausoleum or monument, characterized by its vertical sections, text annotations, and intricate shadows, indicating depth and dimensionality. The precision in depicting different materials and structural components demonstrates Piranesi’s expertise in architectural rendering.
