This is a drawing of a battle scene within a forest. The drawing shows several mounted and armored figures fighting amidst fallen opponents. The scene conveys a sense of chaos with rearing horses and struggling soldiers. The figures exhibit dramatic anatomy and expressions. In the background, there are architectural structures, including a fortified building and an arched entryway, providing depth to the composition. The environment is detailed with foliage above and fallen branches and bodies below, creating a richly textured setting for the confrontation.
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This is a drawing of a battle scene within a forest. The drawing shows several mounted and armored figures fighting amidst fallen opponents. The scene conveys a sense of chaos with rearing horses and struggling soldiers. The figures exhibit dramatic anatomy and expressions. In the background, there are architectural structures, including a fortified building and an arched entryway, providing depth to the composition. The environment is detailed with foliage above and fallen branches and bodies below, creating a richly textured setting for the confrontation.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A King Pursued by a Unicorn

Jean Duvet

Date
c. 1555
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 23.7 × 39.5 cm (9 5/16 × 15 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.3707
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Plate from the Unicorn

Subjects and terms

  • Death
  • Tree
  • Burgundian
  • animal
  • Building
  • Figures
Provenance

(Arthur H. Harlow & Company, New York); purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], 1939; gift to NGA, 1943.

Inscription

"OSMG 2 Paris" verso, lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "RD 55 10166 C = 10737" verso, center left, graphite, unknown hand.

Marks

"National Gallery of Art, LJR" verso, lower left margin, black stamped ink. Rosenwald stamp, verso, lower center.

NGA object ID 6825. 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.