Perspective View of the Grand Staircase in the Palazzo Farnese

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Artwork: Perspective View of the Grand Staircase in the Palazzo Farnese
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for an etching by Piranesi of the grand staircase in the Palazzo Farnese in Rome. The composition is divided into two main sections. The lower section shows the staircase itself, with its elaborate balustrade and statues. The upper section shows the coffered ceiling and the balcony overlooking the staircase.
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