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

1770

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

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 1770 by Carlo Labruzzi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Carlo Labruzzi
When & what style?: 1770 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rocky hill with layered stone steps climbing up its side. At the top, there’s a small tower or ruin, while trees and bushes grow around it. To the left, a simple building with a sloped roof sits near a grassy area. A few people walk near the base of the hill, and the ground slopes down to a body of water in the foreground. The title hints this might be a real place—an old ruin called the Sepulcher of the Curiatii Brothers, with a church in the distance. The artist drew it carefully, focusing on the textures of the rocks and trees. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.