Veduta dell' Arco di Costantino, e dell' Anfiteatro Flavio detto il Colosseo: Piranesi 1760, Hind 56 - II

Title: Veduta dell' Arco di Costantino, e dell' Anfiteatro Flavio detto il Colosseo Author: Giovanni Battista Piranesi Date: 1760 Medium: Copperplate engraving Condition: Very Good - age toning, foxing, margins trimmed Inches: 21 1/2 x 15 5/8 [Paper] Centimeters: 54.61 x 39.69 [Paper] Product ID: 003965 View of the Arch of Constantine and of the Flavian Amphitheater called the Colosseum Exceptionally Rare Early State (Hind 56 – II) Etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi. This masterful work presents a bird's-eye view of two iconic Roman landmarks: the Arch of Constantine in the foreground and the Colosseum (also known as the Flavian Amphitheater) in the background. The etching showcases Piranesi's exceptional skill in architectural rendering and perspective. It offers a detailed and romanticized representation of these ancient monuments, combining architectural accuracy with storytelling elements In the foreground, the Arch of Constantine, the largest of the ancient Roman triu