The artwork, titled “The Roman Antiquities, t. 1, Plate XLV. Plan of upper floor of the Caesars Palace de `d` home `s believed Augustus,” was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1756, Italy. This piece, executed in the etching medium, belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and falls under the genre of design. It is a part of the series “Le antichità Romane,” and it was drawn and engraved by Francesco Piranesi.
This etching meticulously illustrates the architectural layout of the upper floor of Caesar Augustus’s believed residence. The composition is marked by precise architectural lines, showing various chambers, corridors, and open spaces arranged symmetrically around a central courtyard. The design reflects the grandeur and complexity of Roman architecture, conveying the sophistication of ancient Roman building techniques. This architectural plan serves both historical and artistic purposes, providing insight into the design and structure of the imperial palace and embodying the aesthetic principles of Neoclassicism through its emphasis on clarity, order, and proportion.
