Antique Funeral Scene in a Mausoleum c. 1795

"Antique Funeral Scene in a Mausoleum" (c. 1795) by Luigi Ademollo is a drawing depicting a funeral procession in a grand mausoleum. The scene is filled with figures dressed in flowing robes, carrying torches and mourning the deceased. The composition is dramatic, with figures arranged in a circle around the central figure of the deceased. The use of brown washes creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, while the detailed architectural setting emphasizes the grandeur of the occasion. This artwork is a powerful depiction of the rituals and symbolism surrounding death in the late 18th century.