Plattegrond van grafkamers en de Torre degli Schiavi c. 1756 - 1757

"Plattegrond van grafkamers en de Torre degli Schiavi" is an etching from Giovanni Battista Piranesi's "Le Antichità Romane" series. The print combines a plan view of a Roman tomb with an elevation of the building. Piranesi, known for his dramatic depictions of Roman ruins, invites viewers to imagine the grandeur of ancient Rome. The etching, executed in the mid-18th century, exemplifies Piranesi's fascination with the architectural history and structures of the Roman Empire, a theme that permeated his artistic career. This artwork serves as a valuable historical record of the architectural details of the Torre degli Schiavi in Rome.