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The Taking of Cartagena

Georg Pencz after Giulio Romano

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a battle scene surrounding a heavily fortified city. The illustration depicts warriors engaging in combat, some climbing walls with ladders, and others fighting with various weapons, including shields and spears. The setting includes stone towers and walls, trees on the left, and battling groups extending into the background. Banners and the positioning of the warriors add to the dramatic tension of the scene, highlighting the chaos of sieges during warfare.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4736 × 3577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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