Arch of Gallienus and the facade of the Church of St. Vito 

This etching, "Arch of Gallienus and the facade of the Church of St. Vito", is by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It depicts a detailed rendering of Roman armor including a cuirass, a sword, a spear, and a shield. Piranesi, a master of architectural and archaeological illustration, produced numerous etchings celebrating classical Rome. These highly detailed works, often composed of multiple plates to capture the full scope of his subjects, were popular amongst art collectors and greatly influenced the artistic tastes of his time.