Joshua has the Chariots Burned and Cuts the Legs off His Enemies

1613

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This is a drawing of a battle scene involving horses and warriors. The drawing shows a chaotic battlefield with mounted soldiers in armor. Two rearing horses each have a warrior rider. Fallen soldiers, horses, and weapons are scattered around. Smoke in the sky hints at burning structures or objects. A distant army is seen advancing. The detailed line work and cross-hatching create a dynamic depiction of warfare.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.29

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 247, 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

Q65565690

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