Battle Scene with Two Horses Attacking Each Other

Antonio Tempesta

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battle scene. The artwork depicts a medieval battle with soldiers and horses clashing. The foreground is filled with combat, showing fallen figures and rearing horses. Details in the armor and weapons add to the realism of the scene. In the background, a fortified city with walls and gates can be seen, with figures engaged in battle approaching the city. The drawing uses contrasts and lines to convey movement and energy.