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1496
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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1496
unspecified
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting shows a chaotic scene with people in colorful clothing. Some are holding weapons, and there are babies on the ground. The background is a large building with arches and columns. In the foreground, a man in a black shirt is kneeling, holding a sword. He seems to be in the middle of a fight. The people around him are dressed in different colors, adding to the sense of chaos. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.