Ancient representing a plastic chariot circus at the turn of the destinations (inc F Piranesi) by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Ancient representing a plastic chariot circus at the turn of the destinations (inc F Piranesi) 

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This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi depicts a Roman chariot race. The scene is dynamic, with four horses in full gallop, their bodies straining as they pull the chariot. The charioteer, depicted in the left foreground, leans forward, his arms outstretched as he controls the reins. The central figure of the composition, a sculpture of a chariot race, is prominently displayed, with the horses rearing up in a moment of intense action. Piranesi, a renowned Italian artist, is famous for his architectural etchings and masterful depictions of ancient Roman ruins and landscapes, using a precise and dramatic style that emphasizes the grandeur of antiquity.

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