Skirmish between Cavalry and Infantry
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Skirmish between Cavalry and Infantry is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white image shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers on horseback charge toward a group of infantrymen on foot, who are scattered and some appear to be falling. The horses and riders are in the foreground, while the infantry hides behind rocks or lies on the ground. Smoke or dust fills the air, making everything look hazy and intense. The painting uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create drama. The soldiers’ faces and weapons stand out sharply against the dim background, almost like a shadowy stage. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
