This is a drawing of a group of warriors in combat amidst a forest setting. The drawing depicts a tumultuous scene where numerous figures are engaged in a battle, wielding weapons. The setting is dense with stylized plant forms and trees. The figures are rendered in a highly detailed manner, displaying muscular anatomy and expressive poses that convey motion. The atmosphere is intense and chaotic, emphasizing the ferocity of the confrontation.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1470/1475
- Medium
- engraving with extensive retouching in pen and ink on two joined sheets of laid paper
- Dimensions
- 5238 × 3485 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original