The Triumph of Julius Cæsar
Woodcut
1598 (made)
1598 (made)
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Four elephants, nearly the whole draped contour of one seen in front, the others seen only in perspective, their heads being adorned with wreaths of flowers and fruit, and lighted candelabra resting on their backs, while handsome boys attend and feed the flames; other youths are leading the elephants; 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; After Andrea Mantegna; Procession of four elephants, adorned with wreaths of fruit and flowers and lit candelabra; Woodcut printed in chiaroscuro, on paper; By Andrea Andreani; Italy; 1598. |
Physical description | Four elephants, nearly the whole draped contour of one seen in front, the others seen only in perspective, their heads being adorned with wreaths of flowers and fruit, and lighted candelabra resting on their backs, while handsome boys attend and feed the flames; other youths are leading the elephants; After Andrea Mantegna; Woodcut printed in chiaroscuro, on paper. |
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.1366 |
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Record created | January 26, 2010 |
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