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The Entrance of the French into Milan, 15 May 1796

Giuseppe Rosaspina

1810

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Entrance of the French into Milan, 15 May 1796 is a 1810 ink by Giuseppe Rosaspina, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giuseppe Rosaspina
When & what style?: 1810 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This scene shows a chaotic crowd of soldiers and civilians in a city street. On the left, a mounted officer in a dark coat leads a group of soldiers on horseback. To the right, a mix of people—some in European-style uniforms, others in loose robes—push forward, with one man playing a trumpet and another holding a shield. The background is dark, with a few figures watching from windows or balconies. The artist used sharp lines to show the tension between the two groups. The soldiers on horseback look orderly, while the crowd below seems panicked or determined. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.