The temple of Ancient Hope, Rome: ruins of arches. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, 1756.
- Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778.
- Date:
- 1756
- Reference:
- 2975173i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
"The Anio Novus and Acqua Claudia are carried together from their catch-basins on lofty arches, the Anio being above. Their arches end after the Pallantian gardens, and from that point their waters are distributed in pipes to serve the city. Yet the Claudia first transfers a part of itself on to the arches which are called Neronian near the temple of Ancient Hope. These arches pass along the Caelian Hill and end near the temple of the deified Claudius"--Frontinus, De aquis urbis Romae, I.20. The print shows men gesticulating among the ruins, some of them holding weapons
Publication/Creation
1756
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 13.2 x 19.7 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Avanzo del tempio della Speranza Vecchia. Piranesi archit. dis. inc.
Bears number: Tav. XVIII fig. I
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2975173i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores