Sheet 6: Men Carrying Trophies, from "The Triumph of Julius Caesar" 1599

"Sheet 6: Men Carrying Trophies, from "The Triumph of Julius Caesar", is an engraving by Andrea Andreani, created in 1599. This is one of the six sheets from the series which narrates the triumphal procession of Julius Caesar after his conquest of Gaul. This particular sheet depicts men carrying trophies and other spoils of war, emphasizing the grand scale of Caesar’s victory. The meticulous detail and the use of chiaroscuro, a technique of light and dark contrast, give the engraving a sense of depth and realism. The artwork is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. "