Fireplace: stage three masks in the frieze between two medallions with the Graces, in the interior, full wing by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Fireplace: stage three masks in the frieze between two medallions with the Graces, in the interior, full wing 

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natural stone pattern

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sculpture

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detailed texture

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sculptural image

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unrealistic statue

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carved into stone

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black and white

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repetition of black colour

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arch

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carved

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statue

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a master of architectural fantasy, depicts a grand fireplace design. The ornate frame features intricate carvings and scrolls, flanked by columns with serpentine motifs. Two medallions adorned with figures of the Graces grace the top, while a central panel showcases a figure within a dense decorative setting. Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail and dramatic use of light and shadow make this design both captivating and a testament to his virtuosity in architectural illustration.

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