The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate LV. Plan and the existing fragments of the burial chamber in the Vineyard Gate S. Casali Sebastiano. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate LV. Plan and the existing fragments of the burial chamber in the Vineyard Gate S. Casali Sebastiano. 

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This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, titled "The Roman antiquities, t. 2, Plate LV. Plan and the existing fragments of the burial chamber in the Vineyard Gate S. Casali Sebastiano.", is a detailed plan and reconstruction of an ancient Roman burial chamber. Piranesi was a master of architectural drawings, and his work is characterized by its accuracy and precision. The etching features a plan of the burial chamber, as well as fragments of the original structure, including a sarcophagus, a pedestal with an eagle and an inscription. This etching is a testament to the beauty and complexity of Roman architecture, and it offers valuable insights into the lives and customs of the ancient Romans.

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