Coat of Arms of Clement XIII (Rezzonico) 1758 - 1769

This detailed pen-and-ink drawing by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi is a design for a coat of arms, likely for a building or monument. Created between 1758 and 1769, it features a central shield with a complex design surrounded by ornate scrolls and a papal tiara. The artist's signature style, characterized by meticulous detail and a sense of grandeur, is evident in this piece. The drawing showcases Piranesi's mastery of architectural design and his fascination with the intricate details of the classical world.