Vedute di Roma 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s etching, “Veduta del sito ov’era l’antico Foro Romano”, depicts the Roman Forum in ruins, as it would have looked in the 18th century. Piranesi is known for his dramatic and detailed etchings of ancient Roman architecture, and this piece showcases his fascination with the grandeur and decay of the city. The etching provides a glimpse into the past, highlighting the remnants of Roman grandeur amidst the burgeoning modern city. Piranesi’s work, a blend of Romanticism and Neoclassicism, played a key role in reviving interest in Roman architecture and history during the 18th century.