The artwork titled “The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate IX. Plan of the tomb outside Porta S. Sebastian on the ancient Appian Way in the Vineyard of the Buonamici from Capo di Bove” is an etching by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. This piece belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and falls under the genre of design. It is part of the series “Le antichità Romane.”
The artwork meticulously details the architectural elements and layout of an ancient Roman tomb situated outside the Porta S. Sebastian on the historical Appian Way. The etching features a plan and cross-sectional views, highlighting various structural components including the circular tomb silhouette (A), a detailed elevation with greenery atop (E and I), and geometric arrangement of building blocks (H, K, M, N, O). Piranesi’s skilled etching technique brings out the intricacies of Roman architectural design, reflecting his dedication to preserving and illustrating classical antiquities.
