Caption
Triumph of Scipio, print, Triumphal procession of Scipio Africanus in Rome after his victory over the Carthaginian army. Behind the victors on horseback walk the chained vanquished. On the right a triumphal arch. Two lines of Italian text in the lower margin., collector's mark: 'Hinloopen', printmaker: Master of the Dice, Italy, after design by Raphael, publisher: Philippe Thomassin, c. 1530 - c. 1560, Master of the Dice, Raphael, Philippe Thomassin, printmaker, after design by, publisher, paper, engraving, intaglio printmaking technique, engraving with plate tone, height 200 mm x width 253 mm, triumphal arch, triumph of Scipio, A detailed monochrome engraving shows a procession of muscular, bare-chested men and soldiers moving toward a large ornate arch in the background; many figures are shown from the back or in three-quarter view, wearing short tunics or armor and carrying spears, banners, helmets, and decorative vessels, while some lead or ride horses whose flanks and hindquarters are visible; the scene includes tightly grouped heads with curly hair, raised arms holding trumpets or standards, sculpted armor and decorative scrollwork, and a crowd gathered near the arch where small figures stand atop and beside the structure; the landscape is minimally indicated with a gently sloping ground, distant clouds, and finely hatched shading across the sky and figures.
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Photo12/Liszt Collection
Reference
LZT26A82_448
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42.5Mb (7.0Mb) / 14.4in x 11.5in / 4321 x 3437 (300dpi)