The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate XLIV. Plan of Mount Capitoline and its fortress; Perspective of the two horns or stones that stood in the sides of the Capitoline 1756

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's "The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate XLIV. Plan of Mount Capitoline and its fortress; Perspective of the two horns or stones that stood in the sides of the Capitoline" is a detailed architectural drawing from 1756. Piranesi, a renowned Italian artist and architect, used etching to create this precise plan of the Capitoline Hill and its fortifications in Rome. The meticulously rendered lines highlight the complex structure of the ancient fortress, capturing its grandeur and historical significance. This print, part of his groundbreaking work "The Roman Antiquities," showcases Piranesi's masterful use of line and his fascination with Roman architecture, making it a valuable document for both historians and art enthusiasts.