Roman General Addressing His Troops
1520
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Roman General Addressing His Troops is a 1520 by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a Niello print of a Roman general addressing his troops. The general stands in the center, wearing a toga and holding a spear. He is surrounded by his soldiers, who are all looking at him with attention. The scene is set in ancient Rome, with classical architecture visible in the background. The general's speech is likely a call to action, as the soldiers are all armed and ready for battle. The level of detail in this print is impressive, with intricate textures and patterns visible on the soldiers' armor and clothing. To learn more about the Renaissance movement, which this print is a part of, look up the term "Renaissance" next.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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