The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Soldiers Carrying Vases
1596
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1596
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This woodcut shows soldiers carrying ornate vases in a long parade. The men wear ancient Roman armor but their faces look tired. A crowd watches from the edges of the scene. Printed in black ink on paper, it copies a famous painting from 50 years earlier. The artist used light and dark contrasts on wood to make it feel three-dimensional. Each soldier’s pose copies the original painting exactly. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique tricks your eyes.
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