Architrave, frieze, cornice, various capitals (Saints Cosmas and Damian, St. Peter, etc.) 

Here is Giovanni Battista Piranesi's detailed engraving of architectural fragments, showcasing architraves, friezes, cornices, and various capitals. The composition emphasizes a play of textures and forms, from the dense layering of the entablature to the intricate carvings of foliage and classical motifs on the capitals. Note how Piranesi uses stark contrasts in shading to define each element, creating a sense of depth and volume. Piranesi’s work, while appearing documentary, transcends mere representation. By fragmenting and reassembling classical forms, he challenges the viewer’s perception of architectural integrity and historical continuity. This deconstruction reflects broader Enlightenment concerns about the stability of knowledge and the interpretation of the past. Consider the visual weight of the entablature, how the horizontal layers are disrupted by the vertical thrust of the column fragments. This tension between order and fragmentation is quintessential Piranesi, and it invites us to question the very foundations upon which we build our understanding of history and art.