Saul Kills Himself after the Defeat of his Army by the Philistines

1613

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This is a drawing of a battle scene with armored soldiers on horseback engaged in combat. The scene is filled with movement and intensity, depicted through detailed line work emphasizing the clash of weapons, swirling drapery, and charging horses. Shields and spears accentuate the ferocity of the confrontation, while the background reveals additional soldiers, adding depth to the conflict. The overall impression is one of power, movement, and complexity, capturing the essence of a historical battle in dramatic detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.35

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 253, 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

Q65565708

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