Military Subjects: A Quarrel
1651
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1651
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Military Subjects: A Quarrel is a 1651 by Hans Ulrich Franckh, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows five people in the middle of a loud fight. One man in a wide-brimmed hat is mid-step, looking angry. Two others are swinging their arms, while a woman in the center holds her hands up like she’s trying to stop them. The background is just a rough outline of hills and trees—no details, just enough to show they’re outside. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show movement and emotion. The figures look rough but full of energy, like they’re caught in a real moment. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
