The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate XXIII. Aventine Hill. 1756

This etching, *The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate XXIII. Aventine Hill.*, is from Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s series of *Roman Antiquities* (1756). The image depicts the ruins of the ancient aqueduct of the Aqua Claudia, showing its grand scale and architectural details. Piranesi, known for his dramatic depictions of Roman ruins, employed the techniques of perspective and chiaroscuro to highlight the monument's imposing presence, emphasizing its grand scale and architectural details. This series of engravings, like this etching, is a significant example of Romanticism in architecture and influenced later generations of artists.