Voorzijde en doorsnede van de Tempel van Juno Regina te Rome before 1784
giovannibattistapiranesi
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
homemade paper
parchment
pencil sketch
old engraving style
etching
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
"Voorzijde en doorsnede van de Tempel van Juno Regina te Rome" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a renowned Italian artist known for his detailed and dramatic architectural engravings. Created before 1784, this piece showcases Piranesi's fascination with Roman architecture, meticulously depicting the Temple of Juno Regina in Rome. The etching provides both a front view and a cross-section of the temple, revealing its intricate structure and offering a glimpse into the ancient world. Piranesi's use of precise lines and shading creates a realistic and captivating representation of the temple, emphasizing its grandeur and historical significance. This work exemplifies Piranesi's mastery of architectural engraving and his contribution to the understanding of ancient Roman structures.
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