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Battle with the Turks, by Arnold Frans Rubens, oil, 1713

Battle with the Turks

Arnold Frans Rubens

1713

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Battle with the Turks is a 1713 oil by Arnold Frans Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Arnold Frans Rubens
When & what style?
1713 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

The painting depicts a chaotic battle scene, with a large group of men on horseback clashing in the foreground. The men are dressed in traditional clothing and armed with swords and spears, while the horses are rearing up in agitation. In the background, a large stone building stands, with smoke billowing from it. The painting is done in oil paint, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors that bring the scene to life. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's eye into the heart of the battle. This painting is part of the collection at the National Museum in Warsaw.

About the artist

Artist

Arnold Frans Rubens

Arnold Frans (or Francesco) Rubens or Rubbens (1687–1719) was a Flemish Baroque painter who specialized in cabinet pictures of landscapes and battle scenes. He also painted some biblical subjects and genre scenes.

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