Battle Scene

Girolamo Genga

Associated Names
Girolamo Genga

Artist, Italian, c. 1476 - 1551

This is a drawing of a group of figures engaged in physical struggle or dynamic movement. The scene is characterized by tumultuous lines and intertwined limbs of the figures. Shading and cross-hatching techniques are used to give depth to the anatomical features, emphasizing muscles and movement. The composition suggests chaos and action, creating a sense of tension and urgency. There is a minimal background, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction and forms of the figures. The figures are strong and depicted in various animated poses.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    Overall (approximate): 20.2 x 20.3 cm (7 15/16 x 8 in.)
    support: 37.4 x 37.9 cm (14 3/4 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8885


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Figure Drawings from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985.

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower left: No.65.; lower center: No.65; across bottom on mount: Girolamo Genga.; upper center verso: EE/59. / Lh.73. (crossed out); upper left verso: Aa / No 24

Wikidata ID

Q64572444

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