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This is a drawing of a scene depicting figures in motion and struggle, with horses and riders in the forefront. The composition includes flowing drapery, helmets, shields, banners, and a chiaroscuro technique to create depth.
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This is a drawing of a scene depicting figures in motion and struggle, with horses and riders in the forefront. The composition includes flowing drapery, helmets, shields, banners, and a chiaroscuro technique to create depth.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Battle Scene

Biagio Pupini

Date
c. 1520s
Medium
brush and brown wash with white gouache over black chalk on blue paper
Dimensions
sheet: 25.9 x 41.5 cm (10 3/16 x 16 5/16 in.) mount: 30.5 x 45.5 cm (12 x 17 15/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2012.88.2.a
Credit line
Gift of David Edward Rust
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Bolognese
  • Flag
  • Horse
  • Weapons
  • Shield
  • Figures
Provenance

David Rust; gift to NGA 2012.

Inscription

on mount, along right side in graphite: 8512 RUST

NGA object ID 138344. 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.