
Parte dell'antica Via Appia fuori de Porta S. Sebastiano
Piranesi, Giovanni Battista · Italian
1748
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1726 to 1750
- Image size
- 5336 × 2680px
Description
The image shows an expansive scene of ancient ruins and natural surroundings, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, featuring distant structures and a line of trees outlining the skyline. The etching style is defined by intricate lines and hatching that detail the architecture and foliage. The color palette consists of shades of black and gray to create contrast and depth. Closest to us are ancient ruins and a landscape leading to a winding path, with more ruins and vegetation extending into the distance. In the background, more ruins are partially obscured by trees, blending into the sky.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).