Section E: Christ Riding on a Triumphal Cart, from "The Triumph of Christ" 1836
andreaandreani
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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imaginative character sketch
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light pencil work
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pen sketch
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cartoon sketch
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
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fantasy sketch
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christ
This 1836 print by Andrea Andreani is a section from his larger work, *The Triumph of Christ*. The artwork is an engraving depicting Christ riding on a triumphal cart, a visual representation of the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. This scene is depicted in the New Testament Gospels, where Jesus rides on a donkey as people lay down palm branches to welcome him. Andreani's masterful engraving captures the solemn yet celebratory atmosphere of this pivotal event in Christian history. The work is a testament to the intricate detail and skill of the Italian engraver, showcasing the artist's mastery of line and shading.
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