Plan of the first and third floors of the three-story house 

This etching, "Plan of the first and third floors of the three-story house," is by famed Italian architect and artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778). The architectural drawing shows a cross-section of a building excavated in Pompeii, offering a detailed look at the Roman city's construction and the layout of houses. Piranesi's work captures the fascinating intricacies of Roman architecture, showcasing its grandeur and functionality. His meticulous renderings of Pompeii's structures contributed to the city's revival and continued interest in Roman antiquity.