Abraham makes the enemies flee who hold his nephew

1613

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This is a drawing of a battle scene with armored horsemen and foot soldiers. The scene is packed with figures in combat, including two armored horsemen in the foreground leading a charge, and soldiers on foot engaged in battle. Additional figures on horseback are seen in the background, near a fortified city under a crescent moon. The landscape includes camels, set at nighttime. The drawing features intricate line work, capturing the tense and dynamic essence of a battle.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 237, 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

Q65565665

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