Cavalry Attack with Soldiers Fleeing

Antonio Tempesta

Associated Names
Antonio Tempesta

Artist, Florentine, 1555 - 1630

This is an illustration of a battle scene. The image shows a confrontation between mounted and foot soldiers engaged in combat with spears and swords. Some soldiers are fighting in close combat, while others are attacking or defending. A central figure on horseback is prominent in the scene. The drawing is detailed with intricate line work, capturing the movement and tension of the skirmish. The background depicts a rocky terrain, setting the scene in a battlefield environment. The composition conveys a sense of action and drama, typical of historical battle depictions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.2 x 25.2 cm (6 3/4 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1976.82.1.j

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 837

  • 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

Q65565744

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