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Combats and Triumphs No. 9

Etienne Delaune

1561

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Combats and Triumphs No. 9 is a 1561 by Etienne Delaune, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Etienne Delaune
When & what style?: 1561 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic battle scene packed with soldiers, horses, and fallen figures. Everyone is armed—swords, shields, and spears fill the air. Some soldiers are on horseback, others are on foot, and a few are lying on the ground. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to show movement and struggle. Notice how the figures are all twisted in action, some reaching out or falling. The horse in the center looks especially dramatic, rearing up with its rider. This style of dramatic action fits into the Renaissance movement.