Concerning the Fountainhead of the Acqua Giulia. Text sheet 1761

"Concerning the Fountainhead of the Acqua Giulia" is a text sheet from 1761 by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, depicting the Acqua Giulia (or Giulia aqueduct). This is one of the many etchings of Roman ruins that Piranesi produced, depicting architectural details with great precision and a sense of historical grandeur. The text in Italian focuses on the history and construction of the aqueduct, emphasizing the grandeur and importance of the Roman Empire's infrastructure. Piranesi's work was influential on later generations of artists, who admired his meticulous detail and romantic portrayal of Roman antiquity.