Urn of marble containing the remains of Lucius Aurelius Terenten and his wife, found in 1766 

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi depicts an urn of marble, which was discovered in 1766. The urn is intricately detailed with carvings, including winged figures and a central inscription honoring Lucius Aurelius Terenten and his wife. The elaborate ornamentation highlights the artistry of Roman funerary practices and provides a glimpse into the rituals surrounding death in ancient Rome. Piranesi's detailed rendering of the urn exemplifies his fascination with the architecture and antiquities of the Roman world.