Triomftocht van Julius Caesar
1599
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
426; 373
About this artwork
clair-obscur houtsnede in zwart en bruin; gedrukt van een houten lijnblok en van drie houten toonblokken
Art Historical Context
Andrea Andreani’s *Triomftocht van Julius Caesar* (1599) captures the grandeur of an ancient Roman victory parade in a striking chiaroscuro woodcut. Measuring 373 by 426 millimetres, the print depicts Julius Caesar’s triumphal procession, a subject that resonated with Renaissance audiences fascinated by classical history and imperial spectacle. Created at the close of the sixteenth century, it reflects the period’s renewed interest in antiquity and the desire to bring monumental themes into private collections through affordable yet sophisticated prints. The work’s visual impact comes from it...