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Two Soldiers Crowned by Victory

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

1580

ink

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory Visitation

Dominant colour

Two Soldiers Crowned by Victory is a 1580 ink by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, a Renaissance work, depicting Visitation, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Palma il Giovane
When & what style?: 1580 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see two soldiers being crowned by a female figure, likely a symbol of victory. The scene is detailed and expressive, with the soldiers' faces showing a sense of pride. The use of brown ink and wash creates a warm tone, and the addition of yellowish gouache adds a touch of brightness, which was a common technique used by artists of that time. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: gouache.