View the remains of the Baths of Diocletian than to St. Mary of the Angels 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's etching, "View the remains of the Baths of Diocletian than to St. Mary of the Angels," is a powerful example of the artist's fascination with Roman ruins. The print, created sometime between 1749 and 1778, depicts a perspective of the Baths of Diocletian, a monumental complex in Rome, contrasting the grandeur of the ancient structure with the encroaching urban fabric of the city. The scene showcases Piranesi's skillful use of light and shadow, emphasizing the decaying beauty of the Roman past. This print, like many of Piranesi's works, exemplifies the Romantic era's interest in the sublime, highlighting the awe-inspiring and melancholic aspects of the ruins.