Front elevation and plan of a fountain 1761

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, titled "Front elevation and plan of a fountain" (1761), depicts the ruins of the Castello dell’Acqua Giulia. The image displays both a front elevation and a floor plan of the structure, offering a comprehensive view of the architectural design. Piranesi was known for his dramatic and detailed depictions of Roman ruins, often using the etchings to explore the themes of decay and time. His meticulous attention to detail, as seen in this piece, was essential to his artistic vision, and his work helped to define the Romanticism movement of the 18th century.