This is a drawing of a group of figures in classical attire. The drawing features a central figure surrounded by others in what may be a crowded scene. The figures are dressed in tunics and armor, holding spears or staffs, and are in animated poses. The background is filled with more figures. The style of the drawing includes dark, bold lines and shading.

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Roman General Addressing His Troops

Italian 16th Century

c. 1510/1530

Medium: niello print
Classification: Print
Dimensions: sheet: 4.8 x 3.7 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Culture: Italian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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