Defeat of the Ethiopians

Antonio Tempesta

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battle scene featuring soldiers on horseback and infantry engaging in combat. The image shows numerous armored figures, primarily on horses, using weapons like spears and shields. They are organized in formations across a vast landscape. In the foreground, mounted soldiers overlook the battlefield, which is filled with men in armor, banners, and dust clouds. The background shows rough, hilly terrain and small buildings to the left. The detailed line work and figures convey a sense of dynamic energy and tumultuous battle.