Albano Laziale, Italy: ruins of a tomb called the tomb of the three brothers Curiatius. Etching by G.B. Piranesi, ca. 1756.

  • Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778.
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[1756?]
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2008516i
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In Roman history or myth, the Horatii were triplet brothers who fought as champions against the triplet Curiatius brothers, in order to decide the outcome of a war between their respective cities, Rome and Alba Longa (Albano). Two of the Horatii and all three Curiatii were killed. The gigantic overgrown ruins of a tomb at Albano shown in this print were believed by some to be the tomb of the three Curiatii

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[Roma [Rome]] : [Nella stamperia di Angelo Rotilj nel Palazzo de' Massimi], [1756?]

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1 print : etching ; platemark 39.9 x 60.4 cm

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Sepolcro de' tre fratelli Curazi in Albano. Esso è erroneamente così detto mentre abbiamo dagli antichi scrittori essere stato presso la Fossa Clelia cinque miglia lontan da Roma, ove i Curazi furono uccisi dagli Orazi. Gio. Batt.a Piranesi architetto diseg. e incise Bears number: Tom III X.

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Wellcome Collection 2008516i

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