The Triumph of Julius Cæsar
Woodcut
1598 (made)
1598 (made)
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Julius Cæsar seated in a richly ornamented horse-drawn chariot, while a youth holds a banner before him on which is inscribed, 'veni vidi vici' The composition is crowded, and naked children are seen with branches between the wheels of the car and the horses; After Andrea Mantegna; Woodcut printed in chiaroscuro, on paper.
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Title | The Triumph of Julius Cæsar (series title) |
Materials and techniques | woodcut printed in chiaroscuro, on paper |
Brief description | The Triumph of Julius Cæsar; Julius Cæsar seated in a richly ornamented horse-drawn chariot, amidst crowds of people and naked children; After Andrea Mantegna; Woodcut printed in chiaroscuro, on paper; By Andrea Andreani; Italy; 1598. |
Physical description | Julius Cæsar seated in a richly ornamented horse-drawn chariot, while a youth holds a banner before him on which is inscribed, 'veni vidi vici' The composition is crowded, and naked children are seen with branches between the wheels of the car and the horses; After Andrea Mantegna; Woodcut printed in chiaroscuro, on paper. |
Marks and inscriptions | veni vidi vici (Inscribed on a banner within the design.) |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
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Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874. |
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Accession number | DYCE.1374 |
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Record created | January 27, 2010 |
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