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Two Fighting Horsemen

Jan van Huchtenburgh

National Gallery of Art

The image features a battlefield scene with two mounted figures in armor engaged in a dynamic gesture. They are surrounded by other combatants on foot and horseback. The scene includes a fallen figure, lush foliage in the foreground, and dark clouds swirling in the background. The style is reminiscent of Peter Paul Rubens or Baroque artists, characterized by dramatic light use and dynamic movement.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th/early 18th century
Medium
mezzotint
Dimensions
4691 × 3588 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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