Who created "The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus"?

The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus was created by Carle (Antoine Charles Horace) Vernet in 1789.

What medium is "The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus"?

The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus is Oil on canvas.

Is "The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus" in the public domain?

Yes, The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus

Carle (Antoine Charles Horace) Vernet

1789

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

51 1/8 x 172 1/2 in. (129.9 x 438.2 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Darius O. Mills, 1906

Accession Number

06.144

Tags

SoldiersArmorKingsHorsesCrowdChariots

Art Historical Context

Step into the grandeur of ancient Rome with *The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus* (1789), a monumental oil on canvas by French artist Carle (Antoine Charles Horace) Vernet. This sweeping panoramic work, measuring over 14 feet wide, captures the victorious procession of Roman general Aemilius Paulus after his over the Macedonian king Perseus in 168 BCE. Vivid tags like soldiers, armor, kings, horses crowd, and chariots evoke a bustling spectacle of spoils, captives, and celebrants parading through the streets, celebrating Roman imperial might. Vernet, a master of equestrian and military scenes from...

The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus

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