Battle of Pharsalus and the Beheading of Pompey
1460
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1460
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting depicts a chaotic battle scene with horses and soldiers in various poses. The central focus is a group of men on horseback, some of whom are falling or being thrown off their mounts. In the foreground, a man lies on the ground, while another figure stands nearby, possibly involved in the beheading of Pompey. The background features a landscape with trees and what appears to be a body of water. The overall mood is one of turmoil and violence. The artist's use of color and composition effectively conveys the intensity of the scene. Look up the artist, Apollonio di Giovanni.
