The novel is named after the Italian artist (1720–1778) famous for his etchings of "Imaginary Prisons" ( Carceri d'invenzione
16 is the catalyst for the plot’s resolution. She represents the link between the Real World and the House. She treats Piranesi with dignity and helps bridge the gap between his fragmented identity and his past. Piranesi
But it is his second major work that solidified his name as the architect of nightmares. The novel is named after the Italian artist