Altar dedicated to Apollo found in the Villa of Pompey the Great in Albano by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Altar dedicated to Apollo found in the Villa of Pompey the Great in Albano 

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pencil sketch

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sculpture

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charcoal drawing

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unrealistic statue

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limited contrast and shading

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This etching by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi depicts an altar dedicated to Apollo found in the Villa of Pompey the Great in Albano. Piranesi was renowned for his detailed depictions of Roman ruins, and this print showcases his meticulous attention to architectural detail. The altar is adorned with intricate carvings, including a frieze of dancing figures and a representation of the god Apollo himself. The image, rendered in dramatic chiaroscuro, captures the grandeur and decay of classical Roman architecture, a subject that fascinated Piranesi throughout his career.

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