Veduta dell'Anfiteatro Flavio detto il Colosseo, from: 'Vedute di Roma' (Views of Rome) 1776

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's "Veduta dell'Anfiteatro Flavio detto il Colosseo" (View of the Flavian Amphitheatre called the Colosseum) is an etching from his renowned series "Vedute di Roma" (Views of Rome). Created in 1776, the print showcases Piranesi's masterful skill in capturing the grandeur and decay of ancient Roman architecture. From a bird's-eye perspective, the Colosseum's vastness and intricate details are rendered with meticulous precision, revealing its structural complexity and the passage of time. Piranesi's dramatic use of light and shadow further emphasizes the monument's timeless presence, inviting viewers to contemplate the enduring legacy of Roman civilization.