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.
Read the visual description

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

NGA object ID 11385. 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.