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The Two Armies at the Battle of Ravenna

Master NA.DAT with the Mousetrap

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a historical battle scene featuring armed soldiers on horseback and infantry with banners and pikes, suggesting a military engagement. The soldiers wear period-specific armor, and the scene shows a structured and organized setup for battle. The background includes a cityscape nestled among mountains, with a cannon and cannonballs in the foreground hinting at technological aspects of warfare. The use of line and shading creates depth and motion in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1512/1513
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4640 × 3229 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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