Views of Rome: The Arch or Titus
1776
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1776
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a large, broken arch in the center, with crumbling stone and ivy climbing up its sides. In the background, there’s a mix of old buildings and ruins, some half-buried or leaning. People walk around the base of the arch, looking small compared to the ruins. The sky is dark and dramatic, with heavy clouds. The Latin text at the top reads like a dedication to Rome’s Senate. The scene looks like it’s from an old city, but the artist added details to make it feel mysterious and grand. Want to see more like this? Check out Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
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