The Anio water conduit, showing how the stone piping is concealed within the city walls of Rome. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, 1756.
- Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778.
- Date:
- 1756
- Reference:
- 2925124i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The cavity holding the water is made of piperino, a volcanic stone abundant in Albano near Rome
Publication/Creation
1756
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 13.1 x 19.8 cm
Contributors
Lettering
1. Avanzo del condotto dell'Anione Vecchio fabbricato di peperini, e internato nelle mura urbane. 2. Altro avanzo corrispettivo. 3. Speco del condotto. Piranesi archit. dis. inc.
Bears number: Tav. X Fig. I
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2925124i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores