Death of Marcus Curtius
1799 · black chalk (stumped in places) and brush and black chalk wash
Sheet: 40.8 x 30.7 cm (16 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.); Secondary Support: 52.2 x 42.2 cm (20 9/16 x 16 5/8 in.)
Cleveland Museum of Art

Gaetano Gandolfi was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late Baroque period, mainly active in and around Bologna. He is known for his biblical, mythological and allegorical subjects, as well as his portraits and nudes. He was both a painter on canvas and a fresco painter. Gaetano and his older brother Ubaldo were among the leading artists in Italy during their lifetime. This reputation was earned by the excellent quality of their work, which lead to numerous major commissions from courts all over Europe.
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