Gezicht op de tombes van Horatii en Curiatii 1636 - 1661

"Gezicht op de tombes van Horatii en Curiatii" (View of the tombs of Horatii and Curiatii) is an etching by the French artist Israel Silvestre, created between 1636 and 1661. This small artwork depicts the ruins of an ancient structure, likely the tomb of the legendary Roman heroes Horatii and Curiatii. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Silvestre's skill in capturing the atmospheric beauty of the ruins, with its delicate lines and shading conveying the sense of history and decay. This etching is a testament to the enduring power of classical Roman history in the 17th century, and its depiction of the ruins provides insight into the artistic fascination with the past.