Artwork

The So-Called Sepulcher of the Curiatii Brothers at Albano, with the Church of the Madonna della Stella in the distance at left

The So-Called Sepulcher of the Curiatii Brothers at Albano, with the Church of the Madonna della Stella in the distance at left is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Carlo Labruzzi. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing by Carlo Labruzzi depicts a landscape featuring a rocky hill with a ruin at its summit and a church in the distance. Created around 1770, it showcases the artist's skill in capturing topographical details.

Subject & Meaning

The scene is set in Albano, with the 'Sepulcher of the Curiatii Brothers' and the Church of the Madonna della Stella identifiable in the title. The work presents a blend of ancient ruin and religious site, highlighting the area's historical and spiritual significance.

Technique & Style

Labruzzi's drawing is characterized by its attention to texture, evident in the rendering of rocks, trees, and the ruin. The artist's topographical approach is reflected in the careful depiction of the landscape's features, from the layered stone steps to the distant church.