Giovanni Battista Piranesi's etching of the Colosseum, created in 1761, is one of his most famous works and is widely regarded as one of the greatest images of ancient Rome ever created. The Colosseum is an iconic amphitheater in Rome that was completed in 80 AD and was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles.
Piranesi's etching of the Colosseum is a breathtaking depiction of the structure, with its vast size and intricate architecture masterfully captured. The etching features a view from the interior of the Colosseum, with the massive seating area and arena stretching out into the distance. The level of detail in the etching is remarkable, with each arch, column, and other architectural feature meticulously rendered.
Piranesi's etching is notable for its dramatic, atmospheric quality, which is achieved through his use of light and shadow and his skillful rendering of the textures and surfaces of the Colosseum. The image captures the power and majesty of the ancient structure and serves as a testament to Piranesi's artistic talent and his deep love and appreciation for the history and culture of Rome.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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