Triomphe de Pompee dans Rome 1775

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin’s 1775 etching, “Triomphe de Pompee dans Rome,” depicts the Roman general Pompey returning to Rome in triumph. The scene is filled with people, animals, and buildings that create a sense of grandeur and celebration. The artwork captures the pomp and ceremony of a Roman triumph, a public procession held to celebrate a military victory. It highlights Saint-Aubin’s talent for detail and his ability to capture the energy and excitement of a public event.