Antique Print, Tullia drives over corpse of father, Mythology Art Print, 1892 Lithograph (AR-A384)
This print depicts a scene titled "Tullia Drives over the Corpse of her Father," illustrating a dramatic and violent event from Roman history. In the foreground, a dead man lies sprawled on the ground, seemingly having been run over. A chariot, pulled by two horses—one white and one black—is positioned above him, suggesting the cause of his death. A woman in the chariot, presumably Tullia, is depicted with an expression that could be interpreted as either determination or distress, with her arm raised. Surrounding the central figures are numerous onlookers, some appearing shocked or horrified, while others seem to be reacting with anger or agitation. The background includes architectural elements reminiscent of ancient Rome, with a statue of a wolf (possibly the Capitoline Wolf) visible on a pedestal, further anchoring the scene in its historical context. The overall composition and the use of light and shadow enhance the dramatic tension and the emotional impact of the even
Artist - Ernst Hilderbrant
Engraver - KronerAlso included is the tissue paper covering with a brief description of the scene.
This is an original, not a reproduction. It came from a destroyed 1st edition book published in 1892 by Selmar Hess called Character Sketches of Romance Fiction and Drama. There is some damage, aging to the bound side of the print. All prints are either wood engravings, etchings, photogravure, or typogravure.
Approx Size - 11.5"x 9"
Antique Print, Tullia drives over corpse of father, Mythology Art Print, 1892
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