View of the pedestal of the Apotheosis of Antoninus Pius and his wife Faustina in the Piazza di Monte Citorio 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s etching "View of the Pedestal of the Apotheosis of Antoninus Pius and his wife Faustina in the Piazza di Monte Citorio" is a remarkable example of Piranesi’s architectural drawings, which often depict the ruins and grand architecture of ancient Rome. This print highlights the impressive pedestal of the Apotheosis of Antoninus Pius and his wife Faustina, a Roman emperor and his wife, who were deified after their deaths. The piece also reveals the expansive Piazza di Monte Citorio, a public square in Rome, further showcasing Piranesi’s expert use of perspective to depict the grand scale of the Roman city.