Carceri d'Invenzione one of the plates added for the second edition 1760

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"Carceri d'Invenzione" (Imaginary Prisons) is a series of 16 prints by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, originally produced in 1749-1750 and later expanded to 18 plates for the second edition in 1761. These intricate etchings depict vast and foreboding prison interiors, blending elements of the real and the fantastical to create spaces that are both architecturally improbable and emotionally compelling. The series is renowned for its dramatic use of light and shadow, its complex linear perspectives, and its ability to evoke a sense of the sublime.

The "Carceri" plates are characterized by their grandiose scale and the labyrinthine arrangement of staircases, bridges, and walkways, often leading to nowhere. The architecture is a fusion of ancient Roman and Baroque styles, with a touch of the Gothic, creating an overwhelming sense of both grandeur and confinement. The spaces are populated sparsely by tiny, indistinct figures that seem overwhelmed by their surroundings, enhancing the sense of desolation and entrapment.

Piranesi's work on the "Carceri" was both a technical and creative tour de force, showcasing his mastery of etching and his imaginative vision. The second edition of the series, to which Piranesi returned more than a decade after the first, saw him revising the plates to make them even darker and more complex, with additional layers of cross-hatching and stronger contrasts between light and dark. This heightened the dramatic effect and deepened the sense of mystery and unease.

The "Carceri d'Invenzione" has had a profound influence on the arts, inspiring generations of artists, writers, and filmmakers with its evocative power. It has been interpreted in various ways, from a reflection of Piranesi's personal psyche to a commentary on the human condition. The series remains a seminal work in the history of graphic arts and continues to captivate viewers with its haunting beauty and enigmatic allure.

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