Construction details 

This print of construction details was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, an Italian artist known for his etchings of Roman architecture and antiquities. Piranesi lived in a time when Rome was being rediscovered and reinterpreted, a period deeply influenced by classical ideals. His detailed depictions of ancient Roman structures were more than just architectural records, they captured the grandeur and the ambition of the Roman Empire. Consider this print not just as a technical drawing, but as a reflection on the rise and fall of civilizations, a commentary on the enduring power of human creativity and the inevitable decay that time brings. The aqueduct, the subject of this print, was not merely a feat of engineering, it was the lifeblood of ancient Rome, a testament to their advanced knowledge and organizational skills. The print invites us to think about how societies create and sustain themselves, and how these material structures reflect and shape social relations.