1700
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint James Defeating the Infidels is a 1700 chalk by Italian 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dramatic battle scene with two figures on horseback clashing in the center. One rider swings a sword, while the other holds a shield and looks tense. Around them, smaller figures scramble on the ground, some reaching up as if in fear or help. The background is filled with rocky terrain and swirling lines that suggest movement and chaos. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show action and emotion, with darker washes to add depth. Notice how the horses’ muscles and the riders’ postures look tense—this was a common way to show energy in sketches from this time. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.
This Italian artist carved bronze figures in the 18th century, blending myth and motion in metal.
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