Artwork
Catalogo delle Opere
Catalogo delle Opere is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Catalogo delle Opere is an etching created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1749. The print is a densely populated black-and-white composition featuring numerous small sketches of Roman architectural subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The work appears to be a catalog of Piranesi's own output, listing titles such as 'Antichità Romane' and 'Vedute di Roma.' The image combines representations of actual Roman ruins with imaginative or composite views, suggesting a blend of documentation and artistic invention.
Technique & Style
Piranesi employed etching techniques to achieve a range of tonal values, from fine lines to darker shaded areas, creating a sense of depth and texture. The precision of the lines and the use of shading evoke the appearance of stone and shadows.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista (or Giambattista) Piranesi (Italian pronunciation: ; also known as simply Piranesi; 4 October 1720 – 9 November 1778) was an Italian classical archaeologist, architect, and artist, famous for his…
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