Miracles worked by a saint 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi created this print, titled "Miracles worked by a saint". The composition divides the space into earthly suffering below and divine intervention above. In the lower register, the suffering are grouped on and around the steps, their figures rendered in tight, angular lines. Above, a saint is depicted, framed by clouds and surrounded by angels. The contrast in textures and forms separates the earthly realm from the divine, with the figures above characterized by softer, more flowing lines. Piranesi masterfully uses line and shadow to create a dramatic effect, heightening the emotional intensity of the scene. The structured arrangement of elements, such as the classical architecture, mirrors the narrative structure of the print itself. In this way, the composition underscores themes of hierarchy, order, and the disruptive power of the miraculous.