The Fight between Tancred and Argante With Clorinda in the Background

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

The Fight between Tancred and Argante With Clorinda in the Background is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows three people in the middle of a battle. The person on the left wears a red helmet and blue armor, holding a sword. The person in the center has a white helmet and red cloak, gripping a spear. Behind them, a woman in a flowing blue dress and helmet stands with a spear, looking down. The scene looks dramatic, with swirling brushstrokes and bright colors. The background is busy, with more figures and a hazy city in the distance. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in art.