The Temple of the Sybil at Tivoli

Series TitleThe Views of Rome

Artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778)

Datemid-18th century

MediumEngraving

DimensionsPlate: 16 5/8 × 24 15/16 inches (42.23 × 63.34 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Object number32-69/56

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Tivoli is a hill town near Rome and has long been a refuge from the heat of the city. The temple of the Sibyl there was one of the best loved tourist sites and attracted countless artists. The artist has typically made the temple look more imposing than it does in reality.

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