A Roman Legion

1515/1527

Marco Dente

Associated Names
Marco Dente

Artist, Italian, c. 1493 - 1527

This is a drawing of Roman soldiers and standard-bearers. The artwork depicts a group of soldiers in detailed armor and shields. Each soldier wears traditional Roman military attire including helmets with crest decorations. Some soldiers carry staffs with insignia. The soldiers stand closely together, conveying unity and order. The background shows sparse foliage details. The style is classical Roman with detailed linework emphasizing muscle definition and textile intricacies.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 29.5 x 37.9 cm (11 5/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 30.1 x 38 cm (11 7/8 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.118.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 202, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Luciana Simonetti, no. 6956 (Rome 1917-id. 2003) (Lugt 3616). (Hill-Stone Incorporated, New York); purchased 2009 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821, no. 202 i/ii

Wikidata ID

Q76552445

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