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The image shows a group of soldiers on horseback in the foreground, facing right. The horses are detailed with musculature and flowing manes. In the background, troops are seen in formation holding spears and shields, engaged in battle. The setting includes fortifications, a castle, and hills. The illustration is highly detailed, capturing a historical battle scene.
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The image shows a group of soldiers on horseback in the foreground, facing right. The horses are detailed with musculature and flowing manes. In the background, troops are seen in formation holding spears and shields, engaged in battle. The setting includes fortifications, a castle, and hills. The illustration is highly detailed, capturing a historical battle scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Battle Scene with Cavalry Observing from a Hill

Antonio Tempesta

Medium
etching
Dimensions
sheet: 17.2 x 25.2 cm (6 3/4 x 9 15/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1976.82.1.d
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Battle Scenes I [B.828-837]

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • Landscape
  • Castle
  • Battle
  • Horse
  • Figures

NGA object ID 56215. 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.