Prisoners on a Projecting Platform c. 1761

"Prisoners on a Projecting Platform" is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created around 1761. The print depicts a fantastical architectural setting with intricate details of arches, bridges, and platforms, creating a sense of claustrophobia and grandeur. Piranesi's signature style of architectural fantasy is evident in this piece, known for its dramatic use of light and shadow, and exaggerated proportions. It is a captivating example of 18th-century Italian etching and Piranesi's influential contribution to the development of the "capriccio" genre, which is characterized by imaginary architectural scenes.