Three sedan chairs (end of XLII); the Romans attack a chief’s dwelling (XLIII); the Romans marching back to camp (XLIV) by Giovanni Guerra

Three sedan chairs (end of XLII); the Romans attack a chief’s dwelling (XLIII); the Romans marching back to camp (XLIV) 1544 - 1618

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drawing

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amateur sketch

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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incomplete sketchy

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etching

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underpainting

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detailed observational sketch

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watercolor

This pen and ink drawing by Giovanni Guerra depicts a scene of Roman soldiers in action. The drawing is part of a series of illustrations depicting a narrative of Roman history, showcasing a variety of scenes from battles to marches. The intricate detail and dynamic poses of the figures convey the energy and movement of the scene, making it a captivating example of 16th-century Italian art. The artwork, titled "Three sedan chairs (end of XLII); the Romans attack a chief's dwelling (XLIII); the Romans marching back to camp (XLIV)," is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.

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