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Bătălia de la Poltava

anonim

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Baroque Classical Antiquity Battle

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Bătălia de la Poltava is a work by anonim, a Baroque work, depicting Battle, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: anonim
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers on horseback and foot. Smoke and dust fill the air, making it hard to see far. The soldiers wear old-fashioned uniforms—some red, some yellow—and carry swords or guns. Trees and a hazy sky frame the scene, but the fighting is the main focus. The artist used thick brushstrokes to show movement and chaos, especially in the smoke and horses. The colors are muted, blending into the foggy background. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.