Landscape with Battle Scene
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers on horseback clash with others on foot, surrounded by trees and a distant city skyline. The artist used sharp lines to show movement, with swirling clouds and windblown hair adding drama. The rough texture of the paper suggests this is an etching, a printmaking method that uses acid to carve into metal plates. The artist focused on action and energy, packing the scene with figures and movement. If you like this style, check out more works by the French 17th Century artists.
