Various Lamps and a vase encusted with cameos, from Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps and ornaments designed and etched by Cavaliere Giovanni Battista Piranesi) 1773 - 1783

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, one of the most important Italian architects and printmakers of the 18th century, showcases a collection of ancient lamps and a vase with cameo medallions. Piranesi's detailed engravings are known for their meticulous renderings of classical architecture and artifacts, as well as their dramatic use of light and shadow. This print, from his series *Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi* (Vases, Candelabra, Grave Stones, Sarcophagi, Tripods, Lamps, and Ornaments), exemplifies his passion for the ancient world and his ability to bring it vividly to life for his viewers.