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Curatorial Narrative The “Tomb of Don Pedro de Toledo in San Gracomo degli Spagnuoli, Naples” by After Giovanni Marigliano occupies a pivotal position within the Neoclassical tradition. Executed between 1540 and 1946, this architectural rendering embodies the era’s preoccupation with classical revivalism. Marigliano’s fine brushwork infuses the sepia-toned palette with an air of antiquity, as if the very walls of San Gracomo degli Spagnuoli have been distilled into a pictorial essence. The Neoclassical style is characterized by its emphasis on order and symmetry, and Marigliano’s composition adheres to this paradigm. The classical design elements, such as the pilasters and architraves, are rendered with precision and clarity, establishing a sense of spatial rhythm that draws the viewer’s eye through the tomb’s interior. The chromatic structure of the work is noteworthy for its judicious use of beige and white accents, which serve