This is a drawing of an equestrian scene. The drawing features a central figure on a galloping horse. The horse's head is turned upward, and its muscular form is accentuated by the intricate line work. To the left, there is another figure in a defensive pose. The scene is filled with swirling lines and shadows, indicating action and movement, with a tangle of weapons and shields suggesting an atmosphere of conflict. The expressive line work adds a sense of urgency and chaos to the composition.
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This is a drawing of an equestrian scene. The drawing features a central figure on a galloping horse. The horse's head is turned upward, and its muscular form is accentuated by the intricate line work. To the left, there is another figure in a defensive pose. The scene is filled with swirling lines and shadows, indicating action and movement, with a tangle of weapons and shields suggesting an atmosphere of conflict. The expressive line work adds a sense of urgency and chaos to the composition.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Cavalry Fight

Rembrandt van Rijn

Date
c. 1632
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.7085
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Battle
  • Horse
  • Weapons
  • Shield
  • Figures
Provenance

Berlin Museum (duplicate); Lessing Julius Rosenwald (Lugt 1760b); given to the National Gallery of Art, 1943

NGA object ID 9881. 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.