View of the Circus Maximus and the Palace of the Caesars on the Palatine 1741 - 1748

"View of the Circus Maximus and the Palace of the Caesars on the Palatine" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, dating back to 1741-1748. This print, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the ruins of the Circus Maximus and the Palatine Hill, capturing the grandeur and decay of ancient Rome. Piranesi's detailed etching showcases the architectural intricacies of the structures, exposing the layers of history and time embedded within the Roman landscape. His works, renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and dramatic use of light and shadow, captured the imagination of audiences and continue to inspire awe.