Sepolcro volgarmente detto degli Orazii e Curiazii a Albano
Reinhart, Johann Christian · German
1795
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1751 to 1775
- Image size
- 4611 × 3650px
Description
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.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).