The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-21
Art Supplement.

Art Supplement-.
The TINES will Sunday, Au gust 2sth, dis
tribute the second of its beautiful art sup
plements.
The subject chosen for this issue is an e1-
quisitely oOlored reproduction Of Piloty's
great historical piece "ThusneldE at the
Trlumphal Entry of Germanieus in Rome"
Karl Won Piloty. tie artist who was spe-
cially distinguished as q painter Of history,
was born at Munich October 1, 1926. and
died at the same place July II, 1886. He
executed this great painting upon order of
the late A. t. Stewart. At the request of
the late Emperor William il was exhibited
in Berlin before being sent to this country.
The story of Thusnelda is in brief this:
She was tho beloved daughter Of Segsstes,
the king OF the Catti q tribe of Germans dur
ing the reign OF Augustus Cesar. Arminius,
a German prince. was her husband. The
Germans. becoming very FESTIVE under the
Roman yoke. were on the point of rebellion
when Segestes, who remained faithful TO
tho Romans. proposed 10 the Roman Consul
Varus to arrest both himself and Arminius
and so nip the outbreak in the bud.
Varus objected to this advice. and adj
yanced against Arminius, who meantime
had openly reYolted. The result is well
known. Narus was overwhelmed by Ar
minus, his legions destroyed and he and
other chief officers fell upon their own
swords 10 avoid capture by the Germans.
When this news reached Rome Augustus
gave himself up TO grief land despair. and.
frequently knocking bis head against tho
doors Of his room, would cry aloud: "Yarus.
give me back my legions"-A. D.. g.
Ho did not long survive aud was sue
ceeded by Tiberius, whom he had adopted.
and who in turn he requested to adopt Ger
manicus. the nephew OF Tiberius, and
brother of Claudius. afterwards emperor.
Germanicus, the heir TO the throne, was
celebrated for his force of character and
moderation. He was sent to quiet the Ger |
mans and recover the ground lost by Varus. |
His first effort was TO rescue SeZestes, who |
was closely beseiged by his son-in-law Ar
minus. This Germanious ibid effectively,
routing Arminus and taking prisoner his
wife Thusnelda.
He then went to the scene of Varus' dis
lster and buried tho bones of the Roman
soldiers and their Inflated commander
which for six years had remained exposed
10 the elements.
The conduct Of ThusneldG at the time OF
ler capture is explicitly described by Tao
tus and she has been often suggested as a
IL subject for q great historical painting.
The occasion chosen by our artist Is,
however. three years after the rescue of Sc
,estes. when 0ermanicus having won the
,reatest fame and glory WAS awarded a
riumph in Rome. the highest possible mill
airy honor. and brings with him IhusneldA
nd her son. child born Immediately after
Ter capture.
The following description is by the
anter, Piloty:
The Emperor Tberlus, surrounded by
rs courtiers (favorites councillors. lctOTs
enatOrs and Roman women has taken his
lace upon tribune under a spread cano-
" in order that tho trumphsl procession
Germanious may pass before him.
Germsnicus appears in the background
pom q triumphal car accompanied by his
We sons surrounded by trophies of Veto
T. and is greeted by the applause and &C
amatiOns of the people. who are 10 DO seen
the arch Of triumph.
In front Of the car. reaching from the
fiddle distance to the foreground OF tho
icture. are the German eaptiyes being led
chains. As principal figure OF this group
nd Of the picture walks Thusnelda. in the
Dstume Of the Germans. with her son,
umeicHs Ca child OF three years., accom-
anisd by nurse aud an attendant. Be
re her is the Priest Libes, coupled |
hained) together with warriors. escorted
y Roman soldiers, who insult Thorn.
etore Thusnelda are to be seen her
rothers. leaders of the Cheruscans. q
lained together. with bears. &C.. &c. The ,
reground is occupied by the pOpulace Of
ONE. who mock and insult Thusnelda
husnelda, having been forcibly carried
way from her husband Arminius a Ger
an prince. by her father Seeestes, WAS
ON reasons which appeared 10 him advan- Q
ReOus for his own personal interests and r
"a condition Of the Germans, betrayed and
'liyered into tho hands Of the Romans }
In the picture Tiberius has sslected Sc
SITES 10 stand before the steps of his q
rome and has forced him TO witness the .
anne Of his own daughter ne is Knocked
7 the senators sitting near MIN as they /
INT u the prisoners below. 4
Strabo describes. As an eyewitness, this y
ent. he, as we'll a. Iacitus. although Ro-
ans, express plainly their sympathy for the g
'yotion and love of country exhibited by
whose personality will ever DO a 1
etlc-l subject for az artist. !
We have been thus full and particular In
wing an account Of this picture because OF
G great interest OF the subject and the
sence. as Tar as We know Of any similar
count
The picture is given away with every .
Ply OF Tbs TIME taken by & su oscriber I
those who are not now ON our lists aud
SIRE the paper aud picture should send on
er orders IN time. We were unable to FL
the orders tor the last paper with tho
I Supplement, because they came too late. Q
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