Leftovers behind the pronaos of which the above table 

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a master of architectural fantasy and ruin, depicts the skeletal remains of a classical temple. "Leftovers behind the pronaos of which the above table," is a dramatic view of the structure's interior, its columns, and entablature reduced to fragmented remnants. Piranesi, known for his detailed renderings of ancient Roman architecture, employs stark contrasts of light and shadow to highlight the grandeur of the past and its inevitable decay, creating a powerful meditation on the passage of time.