The image shows a round, black-and-white artwork titled "Shield" by an unknown artist. The artwork depicts a battle scene with a cavalryman on a white horse in the foreground. The man wears a helmet and armor and holds a sword in his right hand and what appears to be a long spear or polearm in his left. Behind him, another armored man on a horse looks to the right; he holds a sword. In the background, there are more people on horseback and on foot, some with swords and spears. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, a building, and a cloudy sky. The entire scene is surrounded by a thick, circular border with a decorative edge.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1600
- Medium:
- Wood, leather, gesso, bole, paint, gold
- Culture:
- Italian, possibly Bologna
- Dimensions:
- 572 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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