Construction details of the Cloaca Maxima 

This detailed engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is a technical drawing of the Cloaca Maxima, the ancient Roman sewer system. Piranesi was a renowned artist and architect, known for his dramatic depictions of ancient Rome. The engraving meticulously captures the complex structure and construction of the Cloaca Maxima, using different perspectives and labels to illustrate its components. This technical drawing, a type of architectural drawing, demonstrates Piranesi's fascination with Roman history and engineering. His work offers a valuable glimpse into the construction techniques and architectural knowledge of ancient Rome, providing a visual record of the ingenuity of Roman engineers.