Joshua has the Chariots Burned and Cuts the Legs off His Enemies

Antonio Tempesta

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battle scene involving horses and warriors. The drawing shows a chaotic battlefield with mounted soldiers in armor. Two rearing horses each have a warrior rider. Fallen soldiers, horses, and weapons are scattered around. Smoke in the sky hints at burning structures or objects. A distant army is seen advancing. The detailed line work and cross-hatching create a dynamic depiction of warfare.