The artwork titled “The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate L. Inscriptions de `Praetorian soldiers, found in the Villa de `Five” is an etching by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. As part of the Neoclassicism art movement and the genre of design, this piece belongs to the series “Le antichità Romane.”
The artwork depicts detailed etchings of various Roman inscriptions, associated with Praetorian soldiers, found in the Villa de `Five. These inscriptions are meticulously carved on stone slabs and displayed in an orderly arrangement. The central plaque is flanked by additional tablets, each bearing Latin inscriptions. The etchings capture the essence of Roman antiquity, reflecting the artistic precision and historical significance for which Piranesi is renowned. The overall composition emphasizes the grandeur and meticulous documentation typical of Neoclassical art, celebrating the enduring legacy of Roman civilization.
