The Defeat of the Amalikits by the Hebrews

1613

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This is a drawing of a battle scene with horses and warriors in action. The scene is dynamic as warriors on horseback engage in combat. The central figure is surrounded by swirling bodies and rearing horses. Lances and spears are thrust into the fray, with fallen warriors adding to the sense of struggle. The drawing uses intricate linework to create texture and depth, combining shading techniques to enhance the intensity of the battle. In the background, a hillside with rows of shields and lances sets the stage as a battlefield. The style resembles detailed, dramatic compositions from the Renaissance period.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.26

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 244, 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

Q65565685

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