The artwork titled “Marble tomb found in 1765 on the Via Labicana together with two vases and a lamp” was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an artist associated with the Neoclassicism movement. The genre of this artwork is design.
The artwork depicts an intricately designed marble tomb mounted on an elaborate pedestal. The pedestal is adorned with classical motifs, including acanthus leaves, animal figures, and human faces. Beside the tomb, there are representations of two vases and a lamp; the lamp is depicted with detailed craftsmanship showing ornate designs and elements reminiscent of ancient Roman artifacts. The overall composition blends architectural splendor with meticulous attention to decorative detail, characteristic of Piranesi’s dedication to archeology and classical antiquities.
