Six Cavalrymen in Combat

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This is a drawing of a group of horses in motion. The image depicts four horses, with one horse prominently depicted on its back. The horses are adorned with flowing manes, and their dynamic poses suggest a narrative of action. The intricate line work and attention to the musculature of the animals emphasize their power and grace. The composition is tightly packed, with the horses almost overlapping each other.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 9.6 x 20.9 cm (3 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 17.2 x 25.2 cm (6 3/4 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1976.82.1.k

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 832

  • Series Title

    Battle Scenes I [B.828-837]

Associated Artworks

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Battle Scenes I

Antonio Tempesta

1555

This is a drawing of an ornate, classical text page. The central focus of the drawing is an elaborate cartouche containing a block of formal text. The border surrounding the text is intricately designed with classical motifs, including swirls, vegetation, and two seated figures on either side. These figures blend into the curled shapes and ornamental flourishes that adorn the border. The detailed embellishments add a sense of grandeur and antiquity to the overall composition, and the fine lines of the drawing suggest a skilled hand.

Frontispiece: Dedication to Pietro Strozzi

Antonio Tempesta

1555

This is a drawing of a battle scene. The drawing shows a cavalry charge in the midst of a battle. The focus is on horses galloping with armored riders. In the background, there are cavalry and foot soldiers fighting. The horses and riders are in dynamic poses, showing intensity. The drawing is detailed with textures and expressions.

Cavalry Engagement

Antonio Tempesta

1555

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Imitation and Invention: Old Master Prints and Their Sources, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

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

Q65565745

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