Details and plan of sluices 1761

"Details and plan of sluices" is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi from 1761. This print is part of Piranesi's series "Le Antichità Romane" (Roman Antiquities). This series of etchings depict various aspects of Roman architecture and engineering, and it showcases Piranesi's masterful use of line and shadow to create a sense of depth and grandeur. This print is a detailed view of an aqueduct system, a testament to the engineering prowess of Ancient Rome. Piranesi's etchings are not just technical illustrations but also artistic creations that captured the beauty and power of Roman ruins.