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The Lion Bas-Reliefs, 1761. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
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The Lion Bas-Reliefs, 1761. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
The Lion Bas-Reliefs, 1761. Series: Le Carceri d'invenzione, pl. V
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Bas Relief Giovanni Battista Piranesi Imprisoned Imprisonment Lion Penitentiary Piranesi Giovanni Battista Printworks Prison Prisoner Prisoners Punishing Punishment
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This striking black and white print, titled "The Lion Bas-Reliefs" by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, is a captivating image from his iconic series "Le Carceri d'Invenzione," or "Imaginary Prisons." Created in 1761, this etching showcases Piranesi's mastery of the etching technique, as well as his conceptual exploration of the themes of crime, punishment, and imprisonment. The image depicts a series of men, variously chained and imprisoned, surrounded by intricate, labyrinthine architectural structures. At the center of the composition, a lion, the symbol of strength and power, is depicted in bas-relief, its fierce gaze fixed on the prisoners below. The contrast between the delicate, intricate lines of the prison structures and the raw, powerful form of the lion adds an element of tension and drama to the scene. Piranesi's "Le Carceri d'Invenzione" series was influential in the development of the Gothic Revival and the Romantic movement in art, and this print in particular has become an iconic image in the history of art. Today, it is part of the esteemed collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors with its intricate detail, conceptual depth, and timeless exploration of the human condition.
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