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Triumphal Arch for Lotharius II, by Christian Engelbrecht, ink, 1725

Triumphal Arch for Lotharius II

Christian Engelbrecht

1725

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Triumphal Arch for Lotharius II is a 1725 ink by Christian Engelbrecht, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Christian Engelbrecht
When & what style?
1725 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a grand, ornate archway with a dome at the top. The arch is decorated with statues of people and animals, and there are columns on either side. The scene is set in a city, with buildings visible in the background. The archway is very detailed, with intricate carvings and sculptures. It looks like it's meant to be a celebration or a monument to someone important. The artist has used a lot of different textures and patterns to make the scene feel rich and luxurious. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works from the Baroque movement.

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