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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Capricci di varie battaglie is a 1635 ink by Johann Wilhelm Baur, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene with swirling figures. One person on horseback raises an arrow, while others fight below. The sky is filled with smoke or clouds, and the ground looks rocky and uneven. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and drama, a style that fits the Baroque period’s energy. This print was made in 1635 as part of a series called *Capricci di varie battaglie*. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Johann Wilhelm Baur, Joan Guiliam Bouwer, or Bauer (Strasbourg, 31 May 1607 - Vienna, 1 January 1640) was a German engraver, etcher and miniature painter. He is famous for a series of illustrations of Ovid's Metamorphoses.
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