Jan Van den Avelen (1655-1727) - Trionfo dei Dodici Cesari
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Jan Van den Avelen (1655–1727) created Trionfo dei Dodici Cesari in 1698 as an etching on copper, signed on plate, showing a grand Roman triumph with emperors, commanders, soldiers and triumphal processions, measuring 383 × 765 mm and produced in the Netherlands, in good condition.
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Imposing rare engraving depicting the Roman triumphal procession of the twelve Caesars, with Latin captions referring to the characters.
Carved in 1698 by Jan Van de Aveelen, it is inspired by the illustrative tables accompanying the work of the humanist Onofrio Panvinio, 'De triumpho commentarius', published in Venice by Michele Tramezzino in 1571. It was created not as a reproduction of an existing monument but as a plausible reconstruction of a bas-relief depicting a triumphal procession, based on texts, coins, and ancient documents.
The scene, very rich, depicts emperors, commanders, groups of soldiers, triumphal chariots, elephants, priests, musicians, and others, all in a grand triumphal procession heading towards the triumphal arch at the bottom right.
At the bottom right, 'I. V. den Avelen f. et del.', below the image, the Latin title 'Ornatissimi Triumphi, uti L : Paullus de Rege Macedonum Perse capto...ex vetustis lapidum, nummorum et Librorum monumentis accuratissima discriptio, Onuphrii Panvinii Veronensis inventoris Opera et aeneis formis Venetiis A.o salutis MD. LXXX Gre.o : XIII', followed by a legend indicating all the groups of characters depicted. On the left, two panels illustrating the distribution of rewards to soldiers and the first sacrifice in the conquered city.
Example with small margins, on watermarked paper, in good condition, with editorial folds and creases on the back (see photo).
Imposing rare engraving depicting the Roman triumphal procession of the twelve Caesars, with Latin captions referring to the characters.
Carved in 1698 by Jan Van de Aveelen, it is inspired by the illustrative tables accompanying the work of the humanist Onofrio Panvinio, 'De triumpho commentarius', published in Venice by Michele Tramezzino in 1571. It was created not as a reproduction of an existing monument but as a plausible reconstruction of a bas-relief depicting a triumphal procession, based on texts, coins, and ancient documents.
The scene, very rich, depicts emperors, commanders, groups of soldiers, triumphal chariots, elephants, priests, musicians, and others, all in a grand triumphal procession heading towards the triumphal arch at the bottom right.
At the bottom right, 'I. V. den Avelen f. et del.', below the image, the Latin title 'Ornatissimi Triumphi, uti L : Paullus de Rege Macedonum Perse capto...ex vetustis lapidum, nummorum et Librorum monumentis accuratissima discriptio, Onuphrii Panvinii Veronensis inventoris Opera et aeneis formis Venetiis A.o salutis MD. LXXX Gre.o : XIII', followed by a legend indicating all the groups of characters depicted. On the left, two panels illustrating the distribution of rewards to soldiers and the first sacrifice in the conquered city.
Example with small margins, on watermarked paper, in good condition, with editorial folds and creases on the back (see photo).
Details
Artist
Jan Van den Avelen (1655-1727)
Title of artwork
Trionfo dei Dodici Cesari
Technique
Etching
Signature
Plate signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
1698
Condition
Good condition
Height
383 mm
Width
765 mm
Depiction/Theme
Military and war
Period
17th century
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