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This is a drawing of a battle scene involving horses and warriors. The composition is dense with action, as figures clash with each other. The background is a forested area, with large trees providing a textured backdrop. The energy of both humans and animals is captured in dynamic poses, with rearing horses and warriors engaged in combat. The etching technique creates an interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the movement present in the scene.
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This is a drawing of a battle scene involving horses and warriors. The composition is dense with action, as figures clash with each other. The background is a forested area, with large trees providing a textured backdrop. The energy of both humans and animals is captured in dynamic poses, with rearing horses and warriors engaged in combat. The etching technique creates an interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the movement present in the scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Battle of Nude Men

Domenico Campagnola

Date
1517
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 23.2 x 24.4 cm (9 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.2696
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Venetian
  • engraving
  • military
Watermarks

present but not identified

NGA object ID 5858. 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.