Transverse section and details of sluices 1761

This etching, created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1761, is a technical drawing titled "Transverse section and details of sluices". It depicts a detailed cross-section of the "Castel dell'Acqua Giulia" aqueduct system in Rome. The image shows the architectural structure in intricate detail, highlighting the mechanisms used to regulate water flow. The "Castel dell'Acqua Giulia" was built in the 16th century to regulate the flow of water to the city. The detailed depiction of this essential infrastructure shows Piranesi's interest in the engineering marvels of ancient Rome.