The artwork, “The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XX. Cutaway view of the Bridge of Four Heads,” is an etching created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. This piece belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and falls under the design genre. It is part of the series “Le antichità Romane.”
The artwork provides a meticulous cutaway view of the “Bridge of Four Heads,” depicting the structural details and cross-sectional views of the bridge in a highly detailed manner. The composition emphasizes the bridge’s robust architecture, underscoring elements such as the stonework and the surrounding landscape. Piranesi’s precision in etching illustrates the engineering prowess of Roman architecture, highlighting the sturdiness and intricate design of the bridge. The detailed notations and measurements included in the artwork demonstrate the artist’s dedication to presenting an accurate and comprehensive view of this historical structure.
