Artwork
The Triumph of a Roman General
The Triumph of a Roman General is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Giovanni di ser Giovanni Guidi. It dates from 1462 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
The Triumph of a Roman General is a 1462 painting by Lo Scheggia, a Florentine artist active during the early Renaissance. The work is part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a Roman general on horseback, accompanied by soldiers and civilians, set against a landscape of hills, trees, and water. The general and soldiers wear ancient Roman armor and carry various weapons, while some onlookers hold unidentified objects.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by its detailed and colorful representation of the scene, with a focus on the general and his entourage. Lo Scheggia's style is evident in the rendering of the figures and the landscape.
History & Provenance
Lo Scheggia, born in 1406, was the younger brother of Masaccio and primarily worked on cassone panels and devotional pieces. He was active until 1486, creating works like The Triumph of a Roman General.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni di ser Giovanni Guidi
Giovanni di Ser Giovanni, (1406 – 1486) also known as Lo Scheggia, or "the Splinter" was an Italian Renaissance painter in Florence who was born in San Giovanni Valdarno and was the younger brother of the famous Masaccio.
