How Piranesi Evokes a Vision of Heaven

Only Piranesi and the Other Exist. They live in a “House” filled with an infinite number of rooms that sweep into huge halls.  The rest of the world no longer exists. The man who describes himself as the “Other” believes that the “knowledge of the ancients” is hidden somewhere.  Its power was something that mankind used to possess, but lost at some point in time. Also living in this colossal place is Piranesi  He is a good man who takes care of the House.  Huge story-like statues populate the rooms, each symbolic of something that Piranesi cherishes.  So gentle and kind, he feeds the beautiful birds flying everywhere, and marvels at the creatures filling the sea. All things within the House is meticulously known, and loved with tenderness.  A scientist at heart, Piranesi moves through this majestic place with precision.  There is no fear, he…