The artwork titled “Topography of the two times of Vesta and the Sibyl in Tivoli with their respective sections, and raised” is a creation of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an artist associated with the Neoclassicism movement. This piece falls under the genre of design.
The artwork showcases detailed topographic representations and architectural plans of the Temples of Vesta and the Sibyl in Tivoli. It features several sections, including a cross-sectional elevation labeled “Fig. IV,” two front-facing elevation views labeled “Fig. II” and “Fig. III,” and meticulously drawn floor plans. These plans display a circular temple structure, labeled “A,” surrounded by various architectural elements. A compass rose and detailed annotations augment the technical precision of the piece. Through this detailed etching, Piranesi expertly combines technical skill and artistic vision, epitomizing the Neoclassical reverence for the classical past through an exploration of architectural grandeur.
