The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Colossal Statues and Siege Equipment
1596
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1596
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a big procession with colossal statues and siege equipment in this painting. The scene is based on an ancient Roman tradition where a successful general would parade through the city. This tradition was described in old texts and was a big deal back then. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Andrea Andreani used contrast to create depth.
![The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.9 plus 2 columns]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/26f4d2249baf2916/thumb.webp)
