Cinerary urns and lamps 1769 - 1778

Giovanni Battista Piranesi was an Italian artist and architect renowned for his etchings of ancient Roman ruins and imagined architectural fantasies. His etching, “Cinerary urns and lamps,” from 1769 - 1778, showcases three elaborately designed cinerary urns, or funerary urns, as well as a lamp. Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate ornamentation of the urns, highlighting the grandeur of Roman craftsmanship. The etching's use of light and shadow contributes to the drama of the scene, capturing the timeless beauty of ancient Roman artifacts.