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The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Frontispiece, 1593-99. Creator: Andrea Andreani (Italian
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The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Frontispiece, 1593-99. Creator: Andrea Andreani (Italian
The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Frontispiece, 1593-99. Commissioned by Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga, this series of chiaroscuro woodcuts reproduces Andrea Mantegnas Triumph of Julius Caesar, painted a century earlier. The scenes imaginatively portray the triumphal procession of the renowned Roman general and consul Julius Caesar following his successful defeat of Gaul in 52 BC. Each section of the continuous frieze shows elements typical of these parades, sanctioned by the Roman Senate and described in ancient texts. The printed suites frontispiece features a portrait bust of Mantegna, and the text below boasts that the famous paintings attracted many viewers. People who owned sets of these woodcuts often tacked them up to create a decorative frieze. Andreani issued the prints with a sheet of classical columns that could be cut out and placed between the scenes. Two fragments of these columns, coloured orange, still flank the fourth scene
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This print showcases "The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Frontispiece" created by Andrea Andreani in 1593-99. Commissioned by Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga, this series of chiaroscuro woodcuts beautifully reproduces the original masterpiece painted by Andrea Mantegna a century earlier. The frontispiece captures the essence of the triumphal procession of Julius Caesar, the renowned Roman general and consul, following his victorious conquest over Gaul in 52 BC. Each section of this continuous frieze depicts elements that were typical of these grand parades, officially sanctioned by the Roman Senate and described in ancient texts. Atop this printed suite's frontispiece is a striking portrait bust of Mantegna himself, paying homage to his artistic genius. The accompanying text proudly boasts about how these famous paintings attracted numerous viewers during their time. These woodcut prints were often owned as sets and displayed as decorative friezes on walls. To enhance their visual appeal further, Andreani included a sheet featuring classical columns that could be cut out and placed between each scene. Remarkably, two fragments of these columns still remain today, colored in vibrant orange hues flanking the fourth scene. This remarkable print from Heritage Art/Heritage Images allows us to appreciate both the skillful craftsmanship behind Andreani's reproduction and the historical significance captured within each intricate detail.
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