Proof of the main door of the house facing the Basilica and the capital of the door of the house three Shaft 

This print of a Roman doorway, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, was made using etching. Notice the precision required to create such an image. Piranesi was fascinated by the labor involved in constructing Rome, both ancient and modern. Here, he highlights the artifice in ancient Roman architectural details, contrasting the stone carving and refined forms with the rough wall in the background. The doorways were designed to impress. The architectural features of the doors such as the columns and cornices, are heavily ornamented with sculptures. Yet in this print, Piranesi isn’t afraid to show these structures as ruins. By revealing the labor and materials involved, Piranesi bridges the gap between the elite artistry of ancient Rome and the experience of those who toiled to create it. It makes you wonder about the relationship between the artist, the patron, and the people who built Rome.