The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXV. Bridge cross-section of Cestius. by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

The Roman antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXV. Bridge cross-section of Cestius. 

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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type repetition

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old engraving style

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woodcut effect

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hand drawn type

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arch

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embossed

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slightly shaded

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limited contrast and shading

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tonal art

This etching, "The Roman Antiquities, t. 4, Plate XXV. Bridge cross-section of Cestius," is a technical drawing by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The image is a cross-section of the bridge of Cestius in Rome, showing its internal structure in detail. Piranesi was a master of the etching technique, and he used it to create intricately detailed and realistic representations of Roman architecture. His work is considered a cornerstone of the architectural printmaking of the 18th century.

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