Two Fighting Horsemen
1690
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jan van Huchtenburgh
Jan van Huchtenburgh (1647–1733) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Two Fighting Horsemen is a 1690 ink by Jan van Huchtenburgh, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two men fighting on horseback in a chaotic scene. One man in armor is swinging a sword, while the other, half-naked, grabs his opponent’s arm. Both horses rear up, adding to the drama. Below them, fallen soldiers lie scattered on the ground, some reaching out as if in pain. The artist used deep shadows and dramatic lighting to make the action feel intense. The mix of armor and bare skin suggests a battle between order and chaos. Look up Baroque to see more art like this.
Jan van Huchtenburgh (1647–1733) was an artist.
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