Brown and sepia-colored sketch on aged paper depicting a chaotic battle scene. Multiple men are on the ground in various positions, some on their backs with legs in the air, others on their stomachs or sides. Several men are standing or climbing over the fallen, some with their arms raised. A few men on horseback are at the top and left side of the image. A group of soldiers on foot wielding spears or other weapons stand at the far right. The background shows a flat, possibly urban setting, with some rectangular structures visible. The artist's signature, "P. D. Vaga," is at the bottom center.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1263 × 891 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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