Skirmish between Horsemen and Foot-Soldiers
1636
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white scene shows a chaotic fight in a wooded area. Soldiers on horseback clash with foot soldiers below. One rider on a white horse looks ready to charge. The trees in the background are thick, and the ground is muddy from the struggle. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to show action. This style was common in the 1600s. Look up the Baroque movement next to see more paintings like this.
