Section of the house 

"Section of the house" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a prominent Italian artist known for his dramatic and detailed depictions of Roman architecture. This etching, likely part of a larger series, showcases Piranesi's fascination with the grandeur and complexity of ancient Roman structures. The intricate plan view, with its numbered rooms and labelled sections, reveals the meticulous detail and scholarly approach that characterized Piranesi's work. His etchings, like this one, captivated audiences with their evocative representation of the past, contributing significantly to the revival of interest in classical architecture during the 18th century.