1622
unspecified
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Horatius Cocles defending the Bridge is a 1622 unspecified by Bernardo Strozzi, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a dramatic scene of a man defending a bridge. He's standing on the bridge, holding a shield and sword, and looking back at a group of people behind him. The man is wearing a helmet and armor, and he appears to be ready for battle. In the background, there's a body of water and a cityscape. The sky above is cloudy and gray, which adds to the sense of tension and drama in the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of action and heroism. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Bernardo Strozzi.
Bernardo Strozzi, named il Cappuccino and il Prete Genovese (c. 1581 – 2 August 1644), was an Italian Baroque artist who was a painter and engraver. A canvas and fresco artist, his wide subject range included history,…
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