Horatius Cocles Defending Rome
1501
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Horatius Cocles Defending Rome is a 1501 chalk by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic battle scene with a group of men fighting near a bridge. One man stands alone in the center, holding a shield and facing a crowd. The background is filled with buildings and soldiers, all drawn in quick, sketchy lines. The artist uses heavy shading to show movement and tension, especially around the shield-bearer. This style makes the scene feel urgent and dramatic. Look up *cross-hatching* to see how artists build depth with lines.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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