The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XLVI. Inner wall of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius`s Room. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XLVI. Inner wall of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius`s Room. 

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charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

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black and white theme

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repetition of black colour

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intricate and detailed

"The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XLVI. Inner wall of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius's Room" is an etching by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for his dramatic depictions of Roman ruins. This particular print showcases fragments of an interior wall from the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, a Roman tomb. Piranesi's meticulous detail and use of chiaroscuro create a sense of depth and atmosphere, highlighting the beauty and grandeur of Roman architecture.

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