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Sepolcro volgarmente detto degli Orazii e Curiazii a Albano

Johann Christian Reinhart

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving showing a point of view from slightly above ground level, looking towards a cylindrical stone structure surrounded by lush trees and vegetation. The horizon is just above the middle of the image with tree tops and a distant building visible. Intricate engravings detail the stones, foliage, and clouds. The color palette is monochrome with varying shades of black and white. A path winds through the landscape with a figure on horseback traveling along it. The circular ruin is prominent, with trees framing it on both sides, leading to a distant architectural structure in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1795
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4611 × 3650 px
Public Domain
Yes
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