View of the Castel S. Angelo 1741 - 1748

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's "View of the Castel S. Angelo" (1741-1748) is a detailed etching that captures the imposing presence of the Castel Sant'Angelo, a mausoleum turned fortress, in Rome. This etching, now part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Piranesi's masterful use of line and shadow to evoke the grandeur and history of ancient Rome. Piranesi's artistic style, known for its dramatic perspective and meticulous attention to architectural detail, contributed to a renewed appreciation for the classical past, making him a key figure in the 18th century Roman Neoclassical revival.