Bartolomeo

Jacques Callot after Matteo Rosselli

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a historical battle scene. The image shows armored figures engaged in combat. In the foreground, a fallen soldier lies on the ground with a shield beside them, while two standing figures prepare for further confrontation. The scene is filled with soldiers wearing helmets and armor, many of them carrying pikes and shields. The background is crowded with more warriors, creating a turbulent atmosphere typical of a pitched battle. Sharp diagonal lines suggest movement and tension, and detailed engraving emphasizes the texture of the armor and weapons.