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Triumph of Titus and Vespasian

Louis Desplaces

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

18th Century Allegory

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Triumph of Titus and Vespasian is a 1750 by Louis Desplaces, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Louis Desplaces
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of triumph, with a chariot at its center. The chariot is being pulled by two horses and is filled with people, including a man holding a scepter and a woman holding a laurel wreath. A winged figure stands beside the chariot, holding a laurel wreath. The background of the painting features a cityscape with mountains in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of celebration and victory. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and contrast to the scene, highlighting the triumphal procession.

The story of this work

Overview

The engraving *Triumph of Titus and Vespasian* is a print on paper created after a design by Giulio Romano, executed by Louis Desplaces in 1750. It depicts the ceremonial procession celebrating the Roman emperors Titus and Vespasian, rendered in engraving technique.

Read the full account in the museum source.