The Forum of Nerva
Alternate TitleThe Forum of Augustus
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
(Italian, 1720-1778)
Date1748
MediumEngraving
DimensionsPlate: 15 15/16 × 24 1/4 inches (40.48 × 61.6 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number32-69/60
On View
Not on viewCollections
Gallery LabelA forum was a Roman market place, and Nerva was an emperor in the late first century c.e. The wall shown here was actually a fire wall to protect the market. A medieval palace with gothic windows has been built into it on the right. The massiveness of the architecture is emphasized by the deep shadows.
Information about a particular artwork or image, including provenance information,
is based upon historic information and may not be currently accurate or complete.
Research on artwork and images is an ongoing process, and the information about a
particular artwork or image may not reflect the most current information available to the Museum.
If you notice a mistake or have additional information about a particular artwork or image,
please e-mail provenance@nelson-atkins.org.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
n.d.
32-69/62
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
n.d.
32-69/53
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
1800-1809
F99-15/17