The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XL. View of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius. 

"View of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius" is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, renowned for his dramatic depictions of Roman architecture. The image showcases the grandeur of the pyramid, a Roman tomb constructed in the 1st century BC. Piranesi masterfully uses light and shadow to emphasize the monument's imposing scale and ancient grandeur. His detailed rendering of the surrounding buildings and the bustling street scene further enhances the pyramid's presence within the urban landscape. This work is a testament to Piranesi's fascination with Roman ruins, which he meticulously documented and celebrated in his etchings.