This is an illustration of a battle scene. The drawing shows a conflict between an armored figure on horseback and another figure standing and holding a sword as they appear to engage in combat. The horses are depicted in dynamic poses, adding a sense of movement to the scene. The background features energetic lines, enhancing the overall sense of motion. Detailed lines show the muscles and movement of the horses, as well as the flowing garments of the figures, emphasizing the dramatic intensity of the moment. The composition freezes a dynamic moment, conveying urgency and action.
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This is an illustration of a battle scene. The drawing shows a conflict between an armored figure on horseback and another figure standing and holding a sword as they appear to engage in combat. The horses are depicted in dynamic poses, adding a sense of movement to the scene. The background features energetic lines, enhancing the overall sense of motion. Detailed lines show the muscles and movement of the horses, as well as the flowing garments of the figures, emphasizing the dramatic intensity of the moment. The composition freezes a dynamic moment, conveying urgency and action.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Battle between Oriental Cavalry and Soldiers

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Date
1636
Medium
pen and brown ink and wash on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 13.2 x 20.5 cm (5 3/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1999.98.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Near and Middle East (Orientalism)
  • military
  • Turks
Provenance

(C. G. Boerner Inc., New York); purchased 1999 by NGA.

Inscription

lower right in ink: J:W:Bau / er / fecitt / 1636

NGA object ID 110491. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.