The artwork titled “The Roman Antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXIII. Plant and inscriptions of Cestius Bridge” is an etching by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and the design genre. This artwork is part of the series “Le antichità Romane.”
In this meticulously detailed etching, the viewer is presented with a scholarly architectural study of the Cestius Bridge. The artwork showcases the bridge’s plan and inscriptions, highlighting its structural components with precision. The bridge features arches and various elements meticulously rendered to emphasize the engineering prowess of Roman antiquity. The text at the bottom provides an additional layer of historical and architectural context, underscoring the analytical and documentary nature of Piranesi’s work. The etching’s technical details and classical aesthetic embody the principles of Neoclassicism, reflecting a reverence for the ancient Roman architectural heritage.
