In the House of Pompeii, Upper floor wall short dell`Antistufa by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

In the House of Pompeii, Upper floor wall short dell`Antistufa 

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drawing, graphic-art, print, etching, engraving

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drawing

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graphic-art

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linocut

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print

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etching

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geometric

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ancient

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line

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history-painting

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engraving

"In the House of Pompeii" is a detailed etching by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for his architectural engravings and depictions of ancient ruins. This particular print showcases a meticulous drawing of the upper floor wall of the "dell'Antistufa" in Pompeii, meticulously illustrating the intricate mosaic patterns and decorative elements that adorned the ancient Roman city. The geometric patterns and symbolic imagery, typical of Roman art, offer a glimpse into the daily life and aesthetics of Pompeii, lost to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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