Triomftocht van Julius Caesar
Andrea Andreani
1599
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
405; 374
About this artwork
number: ‘5’
Art Historical Context
Andrea Andreani’s *Triomftocht van Julius Caesar* (1599) captures the grandeur of a Roman triumphal procession through the refined technique of chiaroscuro woodcut. Printed from multiple blocks to achieve subtle gradations of light and shadow, the medium allowed Andreani to evoke the sculptural depth and dramatic contrasts of classical reliefs while translating them into a portable print format. At roughly 37 by 40 centimeters, this sheet—numbered “5”—formed part of a larger series that brought the spectacle of ancient victory parades to a wide European audience. The subject celebrates Julius...