The Battle of the Amazons [recto]

1543

Enea Vico

Associated Names
Enea Vico

Artist, Italian, 1523 - 1567

This is a drawing of a battle scene. The drawing shows a chaotic and intense battle involving female warriors and male soldiers on horseback. The composition is densely packed with dynamic figures in various fighting poses. The figures are depicted in a classical style, with muscular physiques and flowing garments. The scene takes place in front of a large architectural structure with columns. There are numerous weapons, shields, and horses intricately detailed throughout the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.108.2.a

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 14

Associated Artworks

The Loves of Mars and Venus [verso]

Enea Vico

1523


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

Q65568043

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