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This is a drawing of a group of figures engaged in physical struggle or dynamic movement. The scene is characterized by tumultuous lines and intertwined limbs of the figures. Shading and cross-hatching techniques are used to give depth to the anatomical features, emphasizing muscles and movement. The composition suggests chaos and action, creating a sense of tension and urgency. There is a minimal background, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction and forms of the figures. The figures are strong and depicted in various animated poses.
National Gallery of Art · Drawing
Battle Scene
Girolamo Genga
- Medium
- pen and brown ink on laid paper
- Dimensions
- Overall (approximate): 20.2 x 20.3 cm (7 15/16 x 8 in.) support: 37.4 x 37.9 cm (14 3/4 x 14 15/16 in.)
- Classification
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.3.8885
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1401 to 1500
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- military
- Urbino
- Skirmish
Inscription
in later hand, lower left: No.65.; lower center: No.65; across bottom on mount: Girolamo Genga.; upper center verso: EE/59. / Lh.73. (crossed out); upper left verso: Aa / No 24
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