Tomb of Cecilia Metella said Capo di Bove by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Tomb of Cecilia Metella said Capo di Bove 

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This etching, "Tomb of Cecilia Metella said Capo di Bove," was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an Italian artist known for his dramatic and detailed depictions of Roman ruins. Piranesi's work, created in the mid-18th century, captures the crumbling grandeur of the tomb of Cecilia Metella, a Roman noblewoman. The etching shows the structure's imposing size and the passage of time, highlighting the contrast between past glory and present decay. This etching, like much of Piranesi's work, is a testament to the enduring power of Roman architecture, and its influence on later generations.

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