The Roman antiquities, t. 3, Plate XII. View of the Family Tomb of Plautius on the road leading from Rome to Tivoli near Ponte Lugano. 

"The Roman Antiquities, t. 3, Plate XII. View of the Family Tomb of Plautius on the road leading from Rome to Tivoli near Ponte Lugano" is an etching by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Piranesi was known for his detailed and dramatic depictions of ancient Roman ruins, and this work is a prime example of his style. This particular image depicts the tomb of the Plautius family, located on the road between Rome and Tivoli, near Ponte Lugano. The tomb appears to be a tall cylindrical structure with an arched opening, partially obscured by foliage. The etching features a strong sense of depth and perspective, as well as a dramatic use of light and shadow, which emphasizes the imposing presence of the ancient ruin.