The Ashes of Trajan Carried in a Triumphal Procession

Luigi Ademollo

Associated Names
Luigi Ademollo

Artist, Italian, 1764 - 1849

This is a drawing of an ancient Roman triumphal procession. It features a grand parade through imposing classical architecture with intricate columns and friezes. The scene showcases a multitude of figures engaged in various activities, including individuals carrying banners and items, and some riding in elaborate chariots. Monumental buildings reminiscent of Roman architecture are seen in the background. The atmosphere is bustling and energetic, and the bottom section of the drawing contains additional narrative friezes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 44.9 x 60.9 cm (17 11/16 x 24 in.)
    sheet: 4.99 x 69.6 cm (1 15/16 x 27 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.133.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meyer 1872 - 1885, no. 3-6?

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Hill-Stone Inc., New York); purchased 2010 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1872

  • Meyer, Julius et al. Allegmeines Kunstler-Lexikon, unter Mitwirkung der namhaftesten Fachgelehrten des In- und Auslandes. 3 vols. Leipzig: Wilhelm Engelmann, 1872-1885: no. 3-6?

Inscriptions

along lower edge: Vale Etterno; Funus orazione Funebre; combustio sul vogo / Le Ceneri di Trajano riportate Trionfamente

Wikidata ID

Q76557384

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