Colonnaded hall according to the custom of the ancient Romans, and niches adorned with statues (Sala all'uso degli antichi Romani con Colonne, e nicchie ornate di Statue), from "Prima Parte di Architettura, e Prospettive" 1745 - 1755

"Colonnaded Hall According to the Custom of the Ancient Romans, and Niches Adorned with Statues" is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created between 1745 and 1755. This print from his "Prima Parte di Architettura, e Prospettive" depicts an imagined ancient Roman hall with a row of columns supporting a vaulted ceiling, a central doorway, and niches adorned with statues. Piranesi was known for his dramatic and often fantastical depictions of Roman architecture, using precise perspective and detailed rendering to create a sense of grandeur and awe. This print showcases his mastery of the etching technique and his fascination with classical antiquity. Piranesi's works are widely admired for their architectural accuracy and evocative depiction of the Roman past, making him a pivotal figure in the neoclassical movement.