Ancient baths with stairs which lead to the gymnasium and the theatre / View of one of the ancient circuses surrounded by other monuments 1750 - 1760

This etching, created between 1750 and 1760 by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, depicts two imagined scenes of ancient Roman architecture. The top image shows a complex of baths, a gymnasium, and a theater, all connected by intricate staircases. The bottom image features a view of a Roman circus surrounded by other grand monuments. Piranesi's work is known for its dramatic use of light and shadow, its detailed depictions of ruins, and its evocation of the grandeur of ancient Rome. The etchings are a testament to the artist's fascination with Roman architecture and his skillful use of the etching technique to create a sense of depth and grandeur.