Veduta degli Avanzi, o sia del termine degli Archi che conducevano l'Acqua Giulia
1756
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1756
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a crumbling ruin with arches and broken walls. A few small figures walk near the ruins, which look old and half-buried. Trees and vines grow around the stones, and a modern-looking building sits on the right. The text below names parts of the scene, like "Castello dell'Acqua" and "bagni privati," hinting this was once a grand spot. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to make the ruins feel dramatic. Next, look up Giovanni Battista Piranesi to see more of his dramatic ruins.
