This drawing portrays a cavalry charge against a group of infantry soldiers. It shows a formation of soldiers on foot armed with long spears pointed upwards. In front of them, a rider on a rearing horse, clad in armor, is depicted. The horse's motion is dynamic. The drawing is detailed with fine lines, showing textures in the armor and horse's mane. The soldiers' helmets and armor reflect the style of historical European warfare. Underneath the image is an inscription in Italian.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1619
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2833 × 4505 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original