Titelprent met sculpturen, gebeeldhouwde reliëfs en een sarcofaag met titel (linker deel) 1778

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, titled "Titelprent met sculpturen, gebeeldhouwde reliëfs en een sarcofaag met titel (linker deel)", showcases his masterful use of line to depict intricate architectural details and classical sculpture. Created in 1778, the year of Piranesi's death, this work is a testament to his lifelong fascination with Roman antiquities. The print features a complex composition of various elements, including a sarcophagus, a winged lion, and several vases, all rendered in meticulous detail. This intricate composition exemplifies the "capriccio" style popular in Piranesi's time, which combined elements of real and imagined architecture, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. This print is a captivating example of Piranesi's unique artistic vision, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of classical Roman art.