Tweekamp tussen Numa en Leo by Jean Dambrun

Tweekamp tussen Numa en Leo 1786

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photo of handprinted image

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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parchment

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light coloured

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old engraving style

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white palette

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personal sketchbook

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old-timey

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historical font

This 1786 etching by Jean Dambrun, titled "Tweekamp tussen Numa en Leo," depicts a dramatic scene from Roman mythology. Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome, is shown battling Leo, a giant who threatens the city. In the background, a winged figure, likely the goddess Ceres, watches over the scene. The intricate detail and dramatic composition create a captivating and historically significant artwork, capturing the imagination of viewers with its portrayal of Roman legend. This etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum and exemplifies the neoclassical style popular in the late 18th century.

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