Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Plate 125 from: Vedute di Roma (Views of Rome). A masterful late-period etching depicting the mouth of the Cloaca Maxima (the great sewer of ancient Rome) on the banks of the Tiber. The composition is noted for its dramatic perspective and the rich, atmospheric play of light on the water and ancient masonry. – With the usual vertical centrefold. The left edge of the sheet irregularly trimmed. Small creases and paper abrasions. The upper edge slightly soiled and with remains of mounting, also on the verso. Pale paper discoloration and with small foxing spots; good overall condition.