Avanzi del Tempio detto di Apollo nella Villa Adriana vicino a Tivoli (Hadrian's Villa. Remains of the Smaller Palace [Formerly called the Temple of Apollo]) 1763 - 1773

"Avanzi del Tempio detto di Apollo nella Villa Adriana vicino a Tivoli (Hadrian's Villa. Remains of the Smaller Palace [Formerly called the Temple of Apollo])" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created between 1763 and 1773. The print depicts the ruins of a Roman temple, showcasing the grandeur and decay of the ancient world. Piranesi, a master of architectural perspective, uses dramatic light and shadow to enhance the sense of scale and emphasize the imposing structure. This etching is a powerful reminder of the passage of time and the enduring legacy of Roman architecture, and is considered a masterpiece of the Romanticism movement.