Bilder Francesco Piranesi (1758–1810) – View of the Island of the Monks, or a Large Part of the Ancient Casino of Pope Julius – Etching (Late 18th Century)

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This etching presents a romantic view of overgrown ruins in the Roman countryside, specifically documenting a ruined structure associated with the Villa Giulia (Casino of Pope Julius). The foreground is dominated by the picturesque decay of fallen masonry and thick foliage, while a low wall on the left features a series of carved, mask-like heads embedded into the stone. The composition emphasizes the dramatic contrast between the solidity of the ancient architecture and the consuming force of nature, a key theme in late 18th-century landscape art.

Francesco Piranesi was an Italian etcher, antiquarian, and architect who continued the highly influential printmaking tradition established by his father, Giovanni Battista Piranesi. After inheriting his father's plates and studio, he went on to produce vast topographical and archaeological records of Rome and its surrounding area. Francesco maintained the dramatic scale and meticulous detailing of his father's etchings, but his work often reflects the growing Romantic interest in the sublime and picturesque qualities of ruins.

Artist or Maker: Francesco Piranesi

Dimensions: Approximately 70 cm x 50 cm

Medium: Etching

Date: Late 18th Century

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