Camera Sepolcrali Pochi Passi Distante Da Quella Gia Descritta Della Famiglia L. Arrunzio…
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
(Italian, 1720 - 1778)
Titles
- from Antichita romane, Vol. II
Datec. 1756
MediumEtching
DimensionsPlatemark: 15 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (40 x 60.3 cm)
Sheet: 20 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. (52.7 x 75.5 cm)
Credit LineFrom the collection of Adrian Eeles, Gift of Karen and Robert Hoehn
CultureItalian
Object numberPC2021.19.32
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionInterior view of an ancient Roman family's tomb. The walls are lines with curved niches, some with names inscribed into stone. Three gentlemen stand on the steps that descend into the space. The floor is littered with broken objects, skeletal fragments, and opened tombs.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
Between 1624-1630
1917
1513
1596-98
1513