Vedute di Roma 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi was an Italian artist known for his etchings of Roman architecture. His *Vedute di Roma* series of prints depicts many iconic structures of Rome, including the Villa of the Emperor Hadrian. This particular etching shows the rear of the villa, with a grand facade, a symmetrical garden, and a large fountain in the foreground. Piranesi's detailed and dramatic style is evident in the intricate rendering of the building and the use of light and shadow. This piece, along with the rest of the *Vedute di Roma* series, is a crucial resource for art historians studying Roman architecture and Renaissance art.