The Trojans Hauling the Wooden Horse into Troy

1545

Giulio Bonasone, after Francesco Primaticcio

Associated Names
Giulio Bonasone

Artist, Bolognese, c. 1500/1510–after 1574

Francesco Primaticcio

Artist After, Italian, 1504 - 1570

This is a drawing of a historical scene depicting a large wooden horse surrounded by numerous soldiers. The image portrays an elaborate scene of an ancient military procession or event. The central focus is on the large wooden horse being pulled on wheels. The drawing is detailed, with soldiers and figures on horseback and foot engaged in various activities. The background features architectural elements such as arches and stone structures. The figures have exaggerated musculature and dynamic poses, conveying movement and intensity. Light and shadow enhance the three-dimensional form of the characters and objects. The composition is dense, with many human figures interacting and horses adding to the complexity and energy of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 40.6 × 63.5 cm (16 × 25 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.149.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 85


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Antiquarius srl, Rome); purchased 2017 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: no. 85

1983

  • Massari, Stefania. Giulio Bonasone. Rome, 1983: no. 43.

Inscriptions

lower left in image: BO / INVENTORE / 1545 / IV; BONASONI. S. F

Wikidata ID

Q77260758

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