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This is a drawing of a group of armed figures and horses in a forested landscape. In the foreground, there are several figures equipped with weapons, including a soldier on horseback wearing armor and holding a lance. Beside him, another soldier stands, engaged in conversation, seemingly directing with a hand gesture. Additional figures and horses are visible, blending into the intricate detailing of the scene. The landscape features tall, thickly branched trees that dominate the composition, while the background reveals rocky formations and a distant view of a settlement or military camp.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Abigail and David
Lucas van Leyden
- Date
- in or before 1508
- Medium
- engraving
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1950.1.105
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1501 to 1550
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Dutch
- Landscape
- Dog
- Male figure
- Horse
- Figures
NGA object ID 37141. 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.