Temple of Pola [Pula] in Istria 1748

"Temple of Pola [Pula] in Istria" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an Italian artist who lived from 1720 to 1778. The artwork, dated 1748, is a depiction of the Roman temple in Pula, Croatia, showing the structure in a state of partial ruin. This etching is part of Piranesi's larger series of works exploring the grandeur and decay of ancient Roman architecture. Piranesi's fascination with Roman ruins is evident in the detailed depiction of the temple, its columns, and surrounding foliage. The etching, currently at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of classical structures and the evocative power of ruins.