Artwork
Horatius Cocles Defending the Sublician Bridge
Horatius Cocles Defending the Sublician Bridge is a print by the Renaissance artist Marcantonio Raimondi. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Horatius Cocles Defending the Sublician Bridge is an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, created around 1518. The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a dramatic scene from ancient history, showing Horatius Cocles on horseback, sword raised, as he defends a bridge. The setting includes a crumbling bridge and a labeled building, evoking a narrative from the past.
Technique & Style
Raimondi's use of sharp lines and shading creates a sense of urgency and power in the scene. The detailed rendering of the figures, horse, and surroundings contributes to the overall dramatic effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
