Giovanni Battista Piranesi: Architect of Dreams Born in Venice in 1720, Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s life was a fascinating confluence of artistic ambition, architectural training, and an almost obsessive fascination with the ruins of ancient Rome. More than simply an artist, he considered himself an architect, a scholar, and a visionary—a belief that profoundly shaped his unique and enduring legacy. His work, particularly his intrica…