Iscrizioni delle Camere sepolcrali de' Liberti e Servi, ec. della Famiglia di Augusto, XXXIV 1756 - 1785

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, from 1756-1785, is a meticulously detailed record of the inscriptions found in the burial chambers of the freedmen and servants of the Augustan family. The artwork showcases Piranesi's interest in Roman antiquities, his mastery of etching, and his ability to communicate complex historical details through visual means. The piece is part of Piranesi's larger series *Iscrizioni delle Camere sepolcrali de' Liberti e Servi, ec. della Famiglia di Augusto*, which provides an invaluable insight into the social structure of ancient Rome.