Tombstones of famous people found in Cornelia `Hypogeum of the Scipios 

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a renowned Italian artist of the 18th century, depicts tombstones of famous individuals from the Cornelia family found in the Hypogeum of the Scipios, an ancient Roman necropolis. The inscriptions, rendered in Latin, provide information about the deceased, their titles, and achievements. These detailed engravings offer a glimpse into Roman funerary practices and the importance of lineage and heritage within the Cornelia family. Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail and the use of engraving techniques allows the viewer to almost touch the ancient stones and read the inscriptions, creating an intimate connection to the past.