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Plate 7: Ancient altar on which sacrifices were performed in antiquity
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Plate 7: Ancient altar on which sacrifices were performed in antiquity
Plate 7: Ancient altar on which sacrifices were performed in antiquity, surrounded by other ruins (Ara antica sopra la quale si facevano anticamente i sagrifizi, con altre ruine all intorno), from the series Part one of architecture and perspectives: drawn and etched by Gio. Batt a Piranesi, Venetian Architect: dedicated to Nicola Giobbe (Prima parte di Architetture, e prospettive inventate, ed incise da Gio. Batt a Piranesi Architetto Veneziano dedicate al Sig. Nicola Giobbe), 1743
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This photo print, titled "Plate 7: Ancient altar on which sacrifices were performed in antiquity" takes us back to the ancient Roman era. The image showcases an awe-inspiring sight of an ancient altar surrounded by other ruins, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder. Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a renowned Venetian architect, meticulously captured this scene in his series called "Part one of architecture and perspectives". His dedication to Nicola Giobbe is evident in the intricate details he etched into the print. The photograph transports us to a forgotten time when rituals and sacrifices took place on this very altar. Its weathered stone structure stands as a testament to centuries gone by, bearing witness to countless prayers whispered into its hallowed space. Nature has gracefully reclaimed parts of these ruins over time. Overgrown vegetation adds an ethereal touch to the scene, intertwining with remnants of history. A ram's skull lies nearby, reminding us of the animals once sacrificed upon this sacred ground. As we gaze at this hauntingly beautiful composition housed within the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, we can't help but feel connected to our ancestors who walked these grounds long ago. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in decay and ruin, there is still beauty and stories waiting to be discovered from our past.
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