Afvoerkanaal van Meer van Albano 1762

"Afvoerkanaal van Meer van Albano" is a 1762 etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi depicting the drainage canal of Lake Albano near Rome. The artwork showcases Piranesi’s signature style, with intricate details of ancient Roman ruins and architectural elements rendered in stark black and white. This etching exemplifies Piranesi’s fascination with the grandeur of Roman history and the power of perspective, as seen in the receding tunnel and the dramatic play of light and shadow. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing Piranesi’s influence on the development of architectural illustration.