The artwork titled “The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate LX. A view of the magnificent tomb near the remains of the factory in Torre de `Schiavi outside Porta Maggiore” is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Dating to the Neoclassicism art movement, this piece is a part of the series “Le antichità Romane” and belongs to the genre of capriccio.
The artwork prominently features the ruins of a grand tomb near the remains of an ancient factory, situated in Torre de ‘Schiavi outside Porta Maggiore. The scene is rendered in Piranesi’s signature detailed etching style, which vividly captures the intricacies of the architectural decay and overgrowth. The composition offers an expansive view, where nature and ancient ruins coexist harmoniously. Arched structures, partially crumbled and overrun with vegetation, dominate the landscape. Figures are seen amidst the ruins, adding a sense of scale and human presence to the otherwise monumental and timeless scene. The sky, filled with dramatic clouds, contrasts the solidity and texture of the ancient stone, further enhancing the ethereal quality of the piece.
