Who painted Victorious Soldiers with Trophy?

Victorious Soldiers with Trophy was painted by Pellegrini Tiballdi in 1554.

Where can I see Victorious Soldiers with Trophy?

Victorious Soldiers with Trophy is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Victorious Soldiers with Trophy?

Victorious Soldiers with Trophy is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Victorious Soldiers with Trophy

Pellegrini Tiballdi , 1554

Victorious Soldiers with Trophy is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Pellegrini Tiballdi. It dates from 1554 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1554 by the Italian artist Pellegrino Tibaldi, *Victorious Soldiers with Trophy* is a drawing that exemplifies the Mannerist aesthetic. The work is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection and presents a group of armored figures gathered around a captured prize, set against a backdrop of classical architectural elements.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows several soldiers in ancient-style armor—helmets, shields, and cuirasses—arranged in both standing and kneeling positions around a central trophy. Their gestures convey a moment of triumph and collective celebration, emphasizing the victorious outcome of a military encounter.

Technique & Style

Tibaldi employs the elongated proportions and exaggerated poses typical of Mannerism, moving away from the balanced harmony of the High Renaissance. The drawing’s dynamic lines and expressive detailing create a sense of movement, while the inclusion of architectural columns reinforces a classical setting.

History & Provenance

The drawing was produced in the mid‑16th century during Tibaldi’s active period as an architect, sculptor, and muralist. It entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains accessible for study and exhibition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pellegrini Tiballdi

Pellegrino Tibaldi (1527 – 27 May 1596), also known as Pellegrino di Tibaldo de Pellegrini, was an Italian mannerist architect, sculptor, and mural painter.