The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.3 and 4 plus 2 columns]

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.3 and 4 plus 2 columns]

Andrea Andreani

1599

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is packed with people and action, all carved into a single panel. Soldiers march in tight groups, carrying shields, spears, and banners. In the center, a man on horseback holds a globe—maybe a king or a general. Behind him, a woman in fancy robes rides a horse, too. The background has buildings and a banner with words, but it’s hard to read. Notice how the light and dark areas make the figures pop off the page. That’s the *chiaroscuro* technique—shadows and light create depth. Look up technique: woodcut next to see how this print was made.

More by Andrea Andreani

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app