The Egyptians Pursue the Israelites

1613

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This is a drawing of a large group of soldiers on horseback and on foot pursuing a fleeing multitude along a path between towering walls of water. The composition is densely populated with figures, armor, and weapons. The horses' stances and the soldiers' attire suggest a historical or mythological context. The intricate line work demonstrates skill and precision, typical of engravings or classical etchings. The scene conveys a feeling of urgency and tension, with the turbulent sea and the determined expression of the soldiers accentuating the narrative's drama.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.24

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 242, State i/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65565673

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