The Defeat of the Turkish Cavalry
1614
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1614
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This chaotic scene shows a battle with horses rearing and soldiers swinging swords. One rider on a white horse holds a spear high, while others clash around him. In the background, ships and a city burn, and fallen figures lie scattered. The artist packed lots of action into a small space, using sharp lines to show movement. The dark, heavy lines create drama and tension. Try looking up engraving to see how artists use metal plates to make prints like this.
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