The Triumph of a Roman General
Giovanni di ser Giovanni Guidi
1462
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Giovanni di ser Giovanni Guidi
1462
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Triumph of a Roman General is a 1462 unspecified by Giovanni di ser Giovanni Guidi, a Early Renaissance work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a Roman general riding a horse, surrounded by soldiers and people on foot. The general wears a helmet and holds a spear, while the soldiers carry various weapons. In the background, there are trees, hills, and a body of water. The general is dressed in ancient Roman armor, and the soldiers are wearing different types of clothing and armor. Some of the people on foot are holding objects, but it's not clear what they are. The background is a mix of green and brown hills, with a few trees scattered throughout. The painting is detailed and colorful, with a focus on the general and his soldiers. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up 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.
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