Francesco Piranesi

(Roma, 1758 - Parigi, 1810)

"Restored large-scale parts of the trophies of Octavian Augustus. 1. At the foot of the trophy there is a nobly decorated helmet with a plume composed of rooster and ostrich tails, symbol of Mars. A Centaur is depicted in the body of the said surmounted by a Lion. In the visor then two sea monsters are seen, which support the image of Antony. 2. At the top of the Trophy is seen a sword with a pendulum of rich work,  with Geniuses fighting Lions. 3. At the top you can see a hexagonal shield with very delicate foliage intertwined with two laurel crowns, inside which are two half moons, where two spear points end.. 4. Ram, war instrument with which the walls were brought down. Francesco Piranesi, drawing and engraved. "