1658
oil
copper
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Cavalry Engagements is a 1658 oil by Jacques Courtois, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene of horsemen in the midst of a battle. The figures are densely packed, with some horses rearing up and others falling to the ground. In the background, a mountainous landscape stretches out under a cloudy sky. The artist's use of copper as the medium adds a unique texture to the painting, with visible brushstrokes and roughness that give the scene a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of intense action and turmoil. To learn more about the artist behind this dynamic work, look up Jacques Courtois.
Jacques Courtois (French pronunciation: ) or Giacomo Cortese, called il Borgognone or le Bourguignon (12 ?December 1621 – 14 November 1676) was a Franche-Comtois–Italian painter, draughtsman, and etcher.
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