Tempel van Antoninus en Faustina te Rome 1748 - 1778

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi depicts the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina in Rome. It is a fine example of Piranesi's masterful architectural drawings, which often emphasized the grandeur of Roman ruins. The temple is shown in its dilapidated state, with broken columns and overgrown vegetation. This work is part of Piranesi's larger series of engravings called "Vedute di Roma" (Views of Rome), which were highly influential in promoting the study of Roman architecture in the 18th century. Piranesi’s etchings like this one, are considered to be important documents of ancient Roman architecture.