“The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate XXVI” is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created in 1756 in Italy. This artwork, which falls under the Neoclassicism art movement and belongs to the genre of design, is part of the series “Le antichità Romane”.
The artwork presents detailed architectural plans and cross-sectional views of ancient Roman constructs. At the top, a geometric plan is meticulously drawn, showcasing various interconnected spherical and rectangular spaces labeled A to D. Below the plan, a cross-sectional view reveals the intricate internal structure of a large urn-like building, indicating different floors, rooms, and external facades. The composition also features faintly depicted foliage and sky, blending human architectural ingenuity with natural elements to underscore the grandeur of ancient Roman ruins. The use of precise lines and shading techniques contributes to the clarity and depth of the architectural representations.
