Vedute di Roma 

This etching, "Vedute di Roma," by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is a striking example of his architectural fantasies. Piranesi was a master of the veduta, a genre of Italian art that depicts cityscapes, often with an emphasis on grand monuments. The composition is centered around a circular frame with an inscription, framing a female figure who appears to be a personification of Rome, surrounded by two male figures. The detailed engraving style showcases the artist's deep knowledge of classical architecture and the ability to transform Roman ruins into imagined architectural marvels. His work is not only a study of ancient Roman architecture, but also a reflection of the Enlightenment era's fascination with classical art and the power of imagination.