1670
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Emperor Caracalla killing his brother is a 1670 by Jean Le Pautre, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Jean Le Pautre made a print about Roman history. It shows Emperor Caracalla in a fancy room with drapes and flowers. Caracalla killed his brother Geta to rule Rome alone. The room looks Baroque, just like Louis XIV liked. The style mixes real Rome with later fancy touches. The print mixes history and decoration. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
The print depicts Emperor Caracalla assassinating his brother Geta, framed within an opulent Baroque interior adorned with draped fabrics, sculptural figures, and floral motifs, reflecting the decorative style favored during Louis XIV’s reign. The scene is centered around a large bed, with Roman soldiers positioned to the left, emphasizing the dramatic confrontation. The ornamental elements, though stylized, evoke ancient Roman grandeur despite their departure from classical originals.
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Jean Le Pautre or Lepautre was a French designer and engraver, the elder brother of the architect Antoine Le Pautre, the father of the engravers Pierre Le Pautre and Jacques Le Pautre, and the uncle of the sculptor Pierre Lepautre.
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