The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus
The Met
Artist: Carle (Antoine Charles Horace) Vernet(French, Bordeaux 1758–1836 Paris)
Date: 1789
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 51 1/8 x 172 1/2 in. (129.9 x 438.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Darius O. Mills, 1906
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large painting depicts a procession with many figures, horses, chariots, and classical-style buildings
Detailed Description
This panoramic painting depicts a vast procession set against a classical-style landscape with numerous architectural structures. The scene is densely populated with hundreds of figures, horses, and chariots. On the far left, a large, light-colored stone arch stands prominently, adorned with relief carvings. Beneath and around it, a crowd of people in various draped garments and some in armor are gathered, many looking towards the center. Some figures appear to be carrying objects or leading animals. Moving right, the central area is filled with a dense multitude of figures. Many are soldiers in helmets and armor, carrying shields and spears, some on horseback. Interspersed among them are figures, some kneeling or with hands bound. In the mid-ground, behind the procession, a large, light-colored classical-style building with a domed roof and a grand staircase is visible on a hill. To its right, another classical-style building with a long colonnade stands. Further to the right, a prominent figure is seated in a golden chariot pulled by two white horses, surrounded by attendants and soldiers. The figure in the chariot wears a red cloak. Behind this group, more classical-style architecture, including a large, multi-tiered structure resembling an amphitheater, is visible on a hillside. Rolling green hills and mountains extend into the background under a sky with light blue patches and grey clouds. The overall color palette features earth tones, greens, blues, and whites, accented by reds and golds on clothing and banners.
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