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Battle in a Wood

Master of the Year 1515

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a chaotic battle scene. Several armored men on horseback and on foot are engaged in combat. The men on horseback have long hair, wield swords, and wear armor with a plume on their helmets. The men on foot are semi-nude, muscular, and wield clubs. The men on foot are positioned on the left and center of the image. One man on foot with a club lies on the ground in the center. The background features trees and foliage. The composition is dense with overlapping figures and dynamic movement. The style is detailed with shading and texture. The scene depicts a woodland battle between armored warriors and club-wielding, muscular men.

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900 × 621 px
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