Artwork
A Triumphal Arch with Caparisoned Horses and Ornamented Pinnacles
A Triumphal Arch with Caparisoned Horses and Ornamented Pinnacles is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. It dates from 1570 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Triumphal Arch with Caparisoned Horses and Ornamented Pinnacles is a drawing by Jacques Androuet du Cerceau, created around 1570. It is executed in pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite on vellum.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an elaborate triumphal arch with three doorways, surmounted by four pinnacles, each topped with a caparisoned horse. The structure is richly ornamented with carvings of figures and horses, showcasing du Cerceau's attention to detail.
Technique & Style
The use of pen and ink with gray wash allows for a high level of detail and texture, characteristic of Renaissance drawing techniques. The work exemplifies the ornate and intricate style often associated with du Cerceau's designs.
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