The artwork, titled “Vertical section of the Trajan column, with six plants taken at various heights, three boards together,” is by the artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Executed in the Neoclassicism art movement and falling under the genre of design, this piece offers a meticulous architectural rendering of the Trajan Column.
This detailed artwork features a vertical section depicting the interior structure and the ascending spiral staircase of the iconic Trajan Column. The cross-sectional view is carefully illustrated to show the column’s interior framework, including various levels and structural elements taken at different heights. Piranesi’s precise linework and intricate detailing reflect the architectural complexity and the artist’s reverence for classical antiquity. The drawing also includes annotations and measurements, emphasizing both the technical and artistic prowess of Piranesi in capturing the grandeur of this ancient Roman monument.
