Combats and Triumphs

Etienne Delaune

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white etching of a chaotic scene. A horse-drawn chariot is in the center, pulled by one horse, with a nude man holding the reins and another man with a horn sitting on the chariot. The chariot has a decorative front and a man and woman are sitting in it. The woman is holding a burning torch. The man is holding a cornucopia. To the left, several nude men are running and carrying trays of fruit and flowers. One man on the far left is kneeling and holding a large jug. To the right of the chariot, a woman in a dress is running and holding a burning torch. Behind her, there are several other figures, including a woman carrying a large vase. The scene is crowded and chaotic. There are decorative plants throughout. The bottom center has Latin text. The image is framed by a thin border. The work is titled "Combats and Triumphs" by Etienne Delaune.