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The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.5 and 6 plus 2 columns]

Andrea Andreani

1599

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

The Triumph of Julius Caesar [no.5 and 6 plus 2 columns] is a 1599 ink by Andrea Andreani, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Andrea Andreani
When & what style?: 1599 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print is packed with figures in a busy, dramatic scene. On the left, a group of people on horseback carry tall torches and a large banner. In the center, a man on a chariot holds a scroll while others cheer or fight. To the right, more people march with weapons and standards, and a towering column stands in the background. The whole image is framed by ornate borders with swirling patterns and small figures. The artist used a technique called *chiaroscuro*—shadows and light create depth in the flat print, making figures pop. Notice how the dark areas guide your eye through the chaos. Look up technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.