Thusnelda at the Triumphal Entry of Germanicus into Rome
The Met
Artist: Karl Theodor von Piloty(German, Munich 1826–1886 Ambach bei Munich)
Date: ca. 1875
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 53 x 77 1/4 in. (134.6 x 196.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Horace Russell, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A crowded, black and white scene with a central robed figure, many people, and architectural elements
Detailed Description
The black and white painting depicts a crowded scene within an elaborate architectural setting. In the center, a woman in a long, light-colored robe stands, holding the hand of a small child beside her. To her left, several women with long hair and draped garments are positioned closely, some embracing. To her right, a group of men, some with beards and wearing rough clothing, are arranged together; one appears to be carried by two others. In the immediate foreground, on the ground, are several figures, some appearing bound or fallen, with various objects like shields and weapons scattered around them. Above the central figures, on a raised platform to the right, a prominent figure in a light-colored robe is seated on a throne-like chair, surrounded by other figures, mostly women, some adorned with wreaths. This platform is draped with garlands. In the background, an archway and architectural structures are visible. Numerous figures fill the mid-ground and background, forming a dense crowd. Some figures in the upper left are raising torches or standards. The composition shows many individuals engaged in various actions.
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