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Römischer Triumphzug, by Giulio Licinio, unspecified, 1569

Römischer Triumphzug

Giulio Licinio

1569

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Römischer Triumphzug is a 1569 unspecified by Giulio Licinio, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Giulio Licinio
When & what style?
1569
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a chaotic scene of soldiers and horses in motion. The soldiers are dressed in various attire, with some wearing armor and others in tunics, while the horses are white and brown. The background is a blue sky with a cityscape in the distance. In the foreground, a group of soldiers are shown in dynamic poses, with some holding weapons and others appearing to be in the midst of battle. The horses are also depicted in motion, with one white horse standing out in the center of the composition. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Giulio Licinio

Giulio Licinio (16th century) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period. He was born in the town of Pordenone and is said to have been a nephew of the painter il Pordenone, and brother of Giovanni Antonio. He…

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