A Horseman Shooting a Turk from His Horse

Jan van Huchtenburgh

Associated Names
Jan van Huchtenburgh

Artist, Dutch, 1647 - 1733

This image shows a battle scene with mounted figures engaged in combat. Horses are rearing and fighters are armed with various weapons. The central figure on horseback is wielding a gun with smoke around them. Other figures are also shown in battle, and there are fallen figures and weapons on the ground. The scene is detailed with a focus on action and posture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Accession Number

    1976.79.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 6, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65571492

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