View of the Capitol 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi was an Italian artist known for his etchings of ancient Roman architecture. This etching, "View of the Capitol," depicts a fantastical, somewhat chaotic scene of the Roman Forum, with a focus on the ruins of the Temple of Castor and Pollux. Piranesi’s work is characterized by dramatic use of light and shadow, as well as exaggerated scale, which adds to the grandeur of the scene. The inclusion of figures in the foreground adds a sense of scale and depth, highlighting the immense size of the architectural ruins.