Iscrizioni delle Camere sepolcrali de' Liberti e Servi, ec. della Famiglia di Augusto, XXXII 1756 - 1785

This etching, part of Giovanni Battista Piranesi's renowned "Antichità Romane" series, showcases a meticulously rendered collection of Roman inscriptions. The image, titled "Iscrizioni delle Camere sepolcrali de' Liberti e Servi, ec. della Famiglia di Augusto, XXXII," depicts various epitaphs and dedications found in the burial chambers of freedmen and slaves associated with the Augustan family. Piranesi's masterful attention to detail brings these historical records to life, offering a glimpse into the lives and social structures of ancient Rome. The inscription at the bottom, "Iscrizioni delle Camere sepolcrali de' Liberti e Servi, ec. della Famiglia di Augusto," reveals the subject matter and context of this intricate and insightful engraving.