Trojans Repelling the Greeks

1538

after Giulio Romano

(Italian, 1499–1546)

Culture

Italy

Medium

engraving

Measurements

Image: 40.6 x 58.6 cm (16 x 23 1/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 2025.201

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Location

101A Prints & Drawings

Did You Know?

Recounted in Homer’s Iliad, the story of the Trojan War stood at the heart of classical antiquity and profoundly influenced Renaissance artists, who found in its battles enduring themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the clash of great powers.

Description

Trojans Repelling the Greeks depicts an unspecified battle from the Trojan War fought simultaneously on land and sea. As the Trojans drive the Greeks into the water, the ships’ figureheads merge with seahorses, while the intricate armor makes it hard to distinguish between the two sides. Working in Giulio Romano’s studio in Mantua, Scultori likely drew from multiple sources, including a fragmentary ancient relief. His precise, sculptural engraving style, marked by deep shadows and intricate dotting, produces a sculptural surface.