Imaginary Prisons, Plate 1

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Artwork:Imaginary Prisons, Plate 1
Description: This is an etching from the series “Imaginary Prisons” by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The series consists of 16 etchings, published in 1750, depicting fantastic and gloomy prison scenes. The artist used a variety of techniques to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the image, including the use of perspective, light and shadow, and the positioning of the figures.
Url: https://www.anartworkaday.com/reference/master/Museum/National Gallery of Art Sketch/R200912300074.avif