“The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate XLIV. Plan of Mount Capitoline and its fortress; Perspective of the two horns or stones that stood in the sides of the Capitoline” is an etching created in 1756 by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi in Italy. The artwork is a part of the series “Le antichità Romane” and falls under the Neoclassicism art movement, focusing on the genre of design.
The artwork presents an intricate and detailed plan of Mount Capitoline, highlighting its fortress and various structural elements with precise lines and proportional accuracy. The perspective views emphasize the significant architectural landmarks, such as the two notable stones or horns that adorned the Capitoline’s sides. The etching reflects Piranesi’s dedication to documenting and preserving the ancient architectural marvels of Rome through meticulous craftsmanship and scholarly attention.
