The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate XLVI. Plan of the lower part of the `Palace of the Caesars believed the Baths Palatine (Drawing and inc. By Francesco Piranesi) 1756

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's "The Roman Antiquities, t. 1, Plate XLVI. Plan of the lower part of the `Palace of the Caesars believed the Baths Palatine (Drawing and inc. By Francesco Piranesi)," from 1756 is an etching depicting Roman ruins. The piece is a masterful example of Piranesi's renowned architectural etchings and serves as a visual record of the historical and artistic significance of ancient Roman structures. The detailed rendering of the ruins, including the columns and fragments of walls, showcases Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the grandeur of Roman architecture even in its decayed state. The inclusion of trees and foliage adds to the sense of time and decay.