The Funeral of Decius Mus
1774
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1774
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a scene of people gathered around a funeral. It's an ancient Roman scene, but it was painted in the 18th century. This mix of old and new is interesting because it shows how artists were looking back to ancient times for inspiration. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard.
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