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The Rape of the Sabine Women and The Triumph of Two Emperors

Cherubino Alberti

1600

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque

Dominant colour

The Rape of the Sabine Women and The Triumph of Two Emperors is a 1600 ink by Cherubino Alberti, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Cherubino Alberti
When & what style?: 1600 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows five long, narrow scenes printed on yellow silk. Each panel has lots of people—some fighting, some riding horses, some holding weapons. The figures look stiff and dramatic, with dark lines against a light background. The scenes are all carved into metal plates first, then printed onto fabric. That’s why the lines are so sharp and precise. Look up engraving to see how artists make these crisp prints.