Ein römischer Feldherr auf einem Stuhle sitzend begnadigt Gefangene, hinter ihm eine Viktoria
giulioromano
stadelmuseum
drawing, ink, indian-ink
drawing
natural stone pattern
aged paper
high-renaissance
toned paper
old engraving style
nude colour palette
ink
coffee painting
indian-ink
13_16th-century
watercolour illustration
natural palette
pencil art
watercolor
"Ein römischer Feldherr auf einem Stuhle sitzend begnadigt Gefangene, hinter ihm eine Viktoria" is a black chalk drawing by Giulio Romano, a prominent artist of the High Renaissance period. The drawing, held in the Städel Museum, depicts a Roman general seated on a throne, extending his hand towards a kneeling figure, granting mercy to a group of prisoners. The composition is characterized by a dynamic interplay of figures and expressive gestures, demonstrating Romano's mastery of draftsmanship. The presence of a winged Victoria figure in the background further reinforces the theme of triumph and victory, highlighting the power and authority of the Roman general.
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