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This is a drawing of a battle scene with knights and horses engaged in combat. The scene features armored figures wielding swords and shields, with several horses rearing or fallen. The use of fine lines and strong contrasts adds to the intensity of the scene. The panel's composition captures the movement of a historic battle.
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This is a drawing of a battle scene with knights and horses engaged in combat. The scene features armored figures wielding swords and shields, with several horses rearing or fallen. The use of fine lines and strong contrasts adds to the intensity of the scene. The panel's composition captures the movement of a historic battle.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Battle between Cavalry and Infantry

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.g
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
  • Battle
  • Horse
  • Costume
  • Weapons
  • Figures

NGA object ID 56218. 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.