Battle of Cividale

Hans Leonard Schäufelein

Associated Names
Hans Leonard Schäufelein

Artist, German, c. 1480/1485 - 1538/1540

This is a drawing of a battle scene involving soldiers with pikes and flags. The drawing depicts a chaotic skirmish between two groups of armored soldiers. Each group holds long pikes, creating a dense line across the front lines of battle. Soldiers in various poses show the struggle; some are advancing, while others are fallen or leaning backward. Flags billow above them. The background features a central mountain or hill, with clouds and a crescent shape hanging in the sky above. The artwork is filled with detailed linework emphasizing texture and energy.

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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

Q64957307

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