Triomftocht van Julius Caesar
Andrea Andreani
1599
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
377; 390
About this artwork
Genummerd linksonder: 2.
Art Historical Context
**Triomftocht van Julius Caesar (Triumph of Julius Caesar)** Andrea Andreani, a pioneering Italian printmaker active in the late 16th century, created this striking chiaroscuro woodcut in 1599. Measuring 390 × 377 mm, it captures the grandeur of Julius Caesar's ancient Roman triumph, a procession celebrating military victory. The subtle numbering "2" in the bottom left corner indicates this is the second installment in a series, likely evoking the opulent pageantry of imperial Rome that captivated Renaissance audiences. Andreani's mastery shines in the chiaroscuro technique, using multiple ...