Fortitude

Philip Galle after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of a fantastical battle scene. It includes a chaotic and surreal battlefield with unusual and mythological animals, soldiers using various weapons, and architectural structures. The drawing features detailed figures engaged in combat, riding horses, or lying defeated. The landscape includes a body of water with ships sailing in the background. A central figure stands near a column with wings and a robe. The intricate lines and composition suggest rich narrative and complex symbolism.