Artwork
The Triumph of Titus: The Flavians
The Triumph of Titus: The Flavians is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Triumph of Titus: The Flavians is a 1893 oil painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Dutch-born artist who worked primarily in London. It depicts a procession in ancient Rome, showcasing the artist's characteristic attention to detail and classical subject matter.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a triumphal procession descending a marble staircase, with figures in togas and armor carrying torches and wreaths. The scene is set in a grand, columned building, with onlookers in the background, conveying a sense of celebration and triumph.
Technique & Style
Alma-Tadema's work is marked by richly detailed interiors and leisurely figures, achieved through precise rendering in oil paint. Although associated with classical subjects, his style incorporates loose brushwork and an emphasis on light, characteristic of the Impressionist movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema ( AL-mə TAD-ay-mə; born Lourens Alma Tadema, Dutch: ; 8 January 1836 – 25 June 1912) was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom, becoming the last officially recognised denizen in 1873.
Триумф Тита
Fulvia y Marco Antonio o La venganza de Fulvia
Maecenas Presenting the Liberal Arts to Emperor Augustus
Nero's Torches
Origen de la República Romana (año 598 antes de la era cristiana)
Caius Furius Cressinus Accused of Sorcery
Tibullus at Delia's House
Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva
The Oracle
Theatrical Rehearsal in the House of an Ancient Rome Poet
Interior of Roman Building with Figures
At Maecenas' reception room.