The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate II. According to the title. On the bank of a river a great colonnade through which you can see a bridge and monumental buildings of the opposite bank. 

This etching, created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in the 18th century, is a captivating example of his "imaginary prisons" series. The artwork depicts a grand architectural vision of a colonnade, inspired by Roman antiquity. Through the pillars, the viewer glimpses a bridge and monumental buildings on the opposite bank, suggesting a bustling cityscape beyond. Piranesi's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and grandeur, characteristic of his architectural fantasies. The artwork's detailed depiction of Roman-inspired architecture, along with its dramatic and evocative use of light and shadow, contributes to the series' enduring popularity.