Vedute di Roma 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi was a renowned Italian artist known for his etchings of ancient Roman architecture, particularly the ruins. “Vedute di Roma” or “Views of Rome” is an etching depicting a large pyramid-shaped structure against the backdrop of a crumbling cityscape, possibly intended as a commentary on the ephemeral nature of power and the enduring presence of the past. Piranesi’s use of dramatic perspective and chiaroscuro creates a sense of grandeur and mystery, inviting viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the remnants of a lost civilization.