{"product_id":"plattegrond-van-een-grot-bij-het-meer-van-albano-giovanni-battista-piranesi","title":"Plattegrond van een grot bij het Meer van Albano - Giovanni Battista Piranesi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise architectural etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, documenting the layout of an ancient Roman grotto near Lake Albano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi represents a precise architectural plan of an ancient grotto situated near Lake Albano. Published as part of his broader investigations into Roman engineering and hydraulic systems, the work demonstrates the artist's rigorous approach to documenting classical structures. Piranesi, trained as an architect, applied his technical expertise to capture the spatial configuration of the site, including the entrance, the central chamber, and the surrounding rock formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is strictly orthographic, prioritising clarity and measurement over the dramatic, atmospheric qualities often associated with his vedute. The print includes a scale bar in Roman palms, allowing the viewer to interpret the dimensions of the subterranean space. Annotations are scattered throughout the plan, providing specific references to the site's features and its relationship to the emissary of the lake. The use of hatching to denote solid rock versus open space creates a clear distinction between the natural environment and the man-made intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiranesi's interest in the Lake Albano site was driven by his desire to understand the sophisticated water management techniques employed by the Romans. By documenting these structures, he provided a record of antiquity that was both scientific and aesthetic. The print reflects the Enlightenment-era fascination with archaeology and the systematic classification of historical sites. The clean lines and disciplined layout offer a view into the analytical mind of an artist who spent his career reconciling the grandeur of Rome with the practical realities of its construction. This piece is a fine example of his technical precision, showing how he balanced the role of an artist with that of an antiquarian researcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poort-decoratie-voor-het-zeemagazijn-te-amsterdam-noach-van-der-meer-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoort, decoratie voor het Zeemagazijn te Amsterdam - Noach van der Meer (II) by Noach van der Meer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/architectural-study-of-room-walls-jan-brandes\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eArchitectural Study of Room Walls by Jan Brandes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/giovanni-battista-piranesi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Giovanni Battista Piranesi →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giovanni Battista Piranesi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59476437401935,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59476437696847,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59476437729615,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59476437762383,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59476437795151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59476437827919,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59476437860687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59476437893455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59476437926223,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59476437958991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59476437991759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59476438024527,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plattegrond-van-een-grot-bij-het-Meer-van-Albano_Poster_CompositorV1_1794458021743.jpg?v=1794458113","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/plattegrond-van-een-grot-bij-het-meer-van-albano-giovanni-battista-piranesi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}