The Tomb of Ilaria del Caretto at Lucca 1874

This 1874 watercolor by John Ruskin depicts a tomb, "The Tomb of Ilaria del Caretto at Lucca", and is a study of the Renaissance monument by Jacopo della Quercia. The work is known for Ruskin's delicate brushwork, which captures the detail of the sculpture and the somber atmosphere of the tomb. Ruskin was a major proponent of the Pre-Raphaelite style and an influential art critic, and he used his art to advocate for the preservation of historic monuments.