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Samuel Leith

British, 1800 - 1857

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This is a drawing of an allegorical battle scene. The image portrays a battlefield filled with soldiers, musicians, and other characters engaged in various activities. A figure symbolizing victory flies through the sky on clouds in the upper center. In the background, military camps and formations of troops stretch across a hilly landscape. Banners, drums, and chariots add to the dynamic composition, while detailed line work emphasizes action and movement. Latin names label the figures in the scene.
Hendrick Goltzius, Theodor Galle, Allegory of War, 1578, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.550

Allegory of War

Hendrick Goltzius, Theodor Galle · 1578 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.550