Brown and white drawing of a battle scene. Soldiers on horseback and on foot are shown. The scene is set in front of a fort or castle with a tall wall and gate. The fort has a flag on top and people standing on the battlements. In the foreground, a horse stands facing right, a rider sitting on it holding a flag. Several people are on the ground, some on their backs or sides. More soldiers on horseback are positioned to the right. The drawing has a sepia tone with darker brown shading. The artist's style is sketchy with loose lines. The overall scene depicts chaos and action. The title of the piece is "Battle Scene with a Fort". The artist who created it is Antonio Tempesta.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1263 × 798 px
- Museum record:
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