Scipio en Hasdrubal aan de maaltijd by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman

Scipio en Hasdrubal aan de maaltijd 1796

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Scipio en Hasdrubal aan de maaltijd" is an etching by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, created in 1796. The artwork depicts a scene of a Roman banquet, featuring Scipio Africanus and Hasdrubal, surrounded by other figures. The etching's fine lines and detailed portrayal of the figures and setting capture the grandeur and formality of the event. The artwork is a testament to Portman's skill in capturing historical moments with an impressive level of detail. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.