The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate IV. Map of ancient Rome and Forma Urbis. 1756

This etching, "The Roman antiquities, t. 1, Plate IV. Map of ancient Rome and Forma Urbis" by Giovanni Battista Piranesi from 1756, depicts fragments of a marble plan of ancient Rome. The plan was discovered in the ruins of the Temple of Romulus, and it shows the streets and buildings of the city in intricate detail. Piranesi's depiction of the fragmented plan highlights the power of archaeological discovery and the lasting legacy of ancient Rome. His work contributed to the growing interest in Roman history and architecture during the 18th century.