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Allegory of the victory over the League of Cambrai, by Palma il Giovane, oil, 1596

Allegory of the victory over the League of Cambrai

Palma il Giovane

1596

oil

From the collection of Doge's Palace

Dominant colour

Overview

Allegory of the victory over the League of Cambrai is a 1596 oil by Palma il Giovane, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Doge's Palace.

Who painted this?
Palma il Giovane
When & what style?
1596 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Doge's Palace

About this work

This painting shows a group of people and animals in a landscape. There's a man in a golden robe and hat, holding a sword and a wreath. He's surrounded by other figures, including a woman with a crown and a man with a shield. There are also animals like a lion and a bull. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The painting is full of action and movement, with the figures interacting with each other in dynamic ways. The colors are rich and vibrant, with lots of gold and red. The overall effect is one of energy and drama. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of Palma il Giovane.

About the artist

Portrait of Palma il Giovane
Artist

Palma il Giovane

Iacopo Negretti (1548/50 – 14 October 1628), best known as Jacopo or Giacomo Palma il Giovane or simply Palma Giovane ('Young Palma'), was an Italian painter from Venice and a notable exponent of the Venetian school.

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