Gezichten op Rome

About this artwork

Deze prent maakt deel uit van de serie 'Vedute di Roma'. Piranesi werkte aan deze 135 platen tellende serie tussen 1748 en zijn dood in 1778. Francesco Piranesi voegde later nog twee prenten toe aan de reeks van zijn vader.

Art Historical Context

**Gezichten op Rome by Giovanni Battista Piranesi a captivating etching from his monumental series *Vedute di*, meaning "Views of." Created between 1748 and1778, this print—measuring 400mm high by 605mm wide—exemplifies Piranesi's lifelong passion for documenting the Eternal City's architectural splendor and ancient ruins. Working tirelessly until his death, Piranesi produced 135 plates in the series, with his son Francesco adding two more posthumously, ensuring its enduring legacy. As a master etcher,anesi employed intricate line work to evoke drama and scale, transforming Rome's landmarks i...

About the Artist

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · 1720–1778

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720–1778) was an Italian printmaker, architect, and antiquarian whose visionary etchings of Rome and imaginary prisons revolutionized architectural representation and profoundly influenced both Neoclassicism and Romanticism. Piranesi stands as one of the most important printmakers of the eighteenth century, fundamentally shaping European perceptions of ancient Rome an...