View of Ponte Lugano on the Anio, from Views of Rome

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Created:
Movement:
1763, published 1800–07
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Architectural grandeur, Classical landscape
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Dimensions:
Image: 45.2 × 66.1 cm (17 13/16 × 26 1/16 in.); Plate: 46.1 × 66.9 cm (18 3/16 × 26 3/8 in.); Sheet: 49.8 × 72.9 cm (19 5/8 × 28 3/4 in.)
medium:
Etching on heavy ivory laid paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"View of Ponte Lugano on the Anio, from Views of Rome" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, part of his extensive series capturing the architectural grandeur of Rome and its surroundings, which was published posthumously by his sons Francesco and Pietro. This work exemplifies Piranesi's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey the monumental scale and historical significance of Roman infrastructure, contributing to the 18th-century European fascination with classical antiquity.

Description of the work:

"View of Ponte Lugano on the Anio, from Views of Rome" by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is an etching that captures the architectural grandeur and intricate details of the Ponte Lugano, set against a backdrop of the Anio River. The composition is characterized by its meticulous line work and dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, which emphasize the bridge's structural elements and the surrounding landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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View of Ponte Lugano on the Anio, from Views of Rome