Plan of the existing factories in the Villa Adriana, with a dedication to St. M Stanislaus Augustus, King of Poland by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Plan of the existing factories in the Villa Adriana, with a dedication to St. M Stanislaus Augustus, King of Poland 

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drawing, print

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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woodcut effect

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text

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pencil drawing

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hand drawn

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arch

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embossed

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limited contrast and shading

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pencil work

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tonal art

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is a detailed plan of the factories that existed at the Villa Adriana, a large Roman imperial villa built by the Roman emperor Hadrian. The plan is a precise and intricate map of the grounds, depicting the layout of the buildings and surrounding landscape. Piranesi's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the architectural grandeur of the villa complex. The dedication to St. M Stanislaus Augustus, King of Poland, suggests a possible connection between the artist and the Polish royal family.

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