Porches pulled around a hole of the Royal Palace by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Porches pulled around a hole of the Royal Palace 

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graphic-art, print, etching, engraving, architecture

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graphic-art

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baroque

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print

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etching

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cityscape

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italian-renaissance

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engraving

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architecture

"Porches pulled around a hole of the Royal Palace" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, one of his famous "Carceri d'Invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons) series. This particular etching is a masterful example of Piranesi's architectural fantasy, showcasing a grand, yet crumbling, structure. He uses dramatic lighting and intricate details to create a sense of awe and mystery, leaving the viewer to ponder the grandeur and decay of the imagined structure. The work is a testament to Piranesi's mastery of the etching technique, a skill he honed throughout his prolific career.

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