The Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius
1644
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1644
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called The Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius. It was made by Franz Cleyn in the 1640s. The artist used black chalk on laid paper to create this work, which is part of the Baroque movement. This movement is known for dramatic lighting and intense emotions. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Baroque.
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