Villa d'Este-Tivoli 1773

Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s etching *Villa d’Este-Tivoli* (1773) is a detailed depiction of the Villa d’Este gardens, known for their elaborate fountains and manicured landscaping. Piranesi’s meticulous attention to detail creates a sense of grandeur and complexity in the landscape, while also conveying the vastness of the gardens and the grandeur of the villa itself. This etching was likely intended for a wider audience of art collectors and travelers, and its depiction of this important Italian garden would have likely been widely appreciated for its beauty and historical significance.