The image shows a classical architectural structure. The viewpoint is from ground level, slightly to the right. The sky occupies the upper part of the image with light cloud formations. To the right, there is a rotunda with a domed roof and arches. On the left, tall columns covered with vegetation are visible. The columns have a textured appearance with detailed etchings. In the center, additional columns suggest an aqueduct structure receding into the distance. The color palette is earthy with sepia tones accentuating the historic nature of the architecture.
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Varie vedute di Roma antica e moderna disegnate e intagliate da celebri autori

and artist Jean Barbault (French, 1718 - 1762)

and artist Philothee-Francois Duflos (French, c. 1710 - 1746)

and artist Jean-Laurent Legeay (French, c. 1710 - after 1788)

and artist Various Artists

and artist Niccolò Mogalli (Italian, born 1723)

author Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Venetian, 1720 - 1778)

published 1748

Medium
1 vol: etched title page and 149 etchings (full-page, versos blank), 48 signed by Piranesi, artists include Niccolo Mogalli, Philothee-François Duflos, Jean-Laurent Legeay, Bellicard, P. Anesi, Jean Barbault, P.L. Magini
Classification
Volume
Dimensions
page size: 22.4 x 33.5 cm (8 13/16 x 13 3/16 in.) ; overall size (volume closed): 22.3 x 33.8 x 3.9 cm (8 3/4 x 13 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Culture
Italian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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