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This is a drawing of an ancient battle scene. The full-description of this drawing features a group of armed warriors engaged in combat, with weapons drawn and shields raised in a Roman-like arena. Onlookers line the sides, tents and military encampments are visible in the background. The drawing showcases intricate detailing in armor, musculature, and facial expressions, depicting movement and tension in the confrontation.
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This is a drawing of an ancient battle scene. The full-description of this drawing features a group of armed warriors engaged in combat, with weapons drawn and shields raised in a Roman-like arena. Onlookers line the sides, tents and military encampments are visible in the background. The drawing showcases intricate detailing in armor, musculature, and facial expressions, depicting movement and tension in the confrontation.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Battle of the Horatii and the Curiatii

after Frans Floris I

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 31.2 x 40.6 cm (12 5/16 x 16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.70.6
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Flemish
  • Battle
  • Weapons
  • Shield
  • Figures

NGA object ID 55492. 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.