Triumph of Titus and Vespasian
As part of the Mantua sale, Charles acquired a number of works by the Gonzaga’s court painter Giulio Romano, Raphael’s most talented pupil. Many of these pictures depict scenes from antiquity, some with a decidedly imperial flavour.
Van der Doort c.1639
WS 20, № 1
Giulio Romano
Vespasian and Titus on triumphal chariot drawn by 4 horses, 10 little figures
Walpole Society reference (1960):
Measurements (Van der Doort):
3ft 10in x 5ft 7in (116.8 x 170.2cm)
Medium:
panel
Frame:
white carved and gilded frame
Provenance:
Mantua Piece
Location:
Room description extended:
Also called the Square Table Room
Original Manuscript page number:
MS. Ash. 1514, f. 27
Identification certainty:
Identified
Sale Inventory c.1649-51