Vedute di Roma 

"Vedute di Roma" is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for his detailed and dramatic depictions of Roman architecture. The work, likely created in the 18th century, showcases the Colosseum, a monumental amphitheater in Rome, from a bird's-eye perspective. Piranesi's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the grandeur and decay of the ancient structure, highlighting the passage of time and the enduring presence of Roman history. This etching, part of Piranesi's renowned series of Roman views, captured the imagination of viewers and established him as a leading figure in the revival of interest in classical antiquity.