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Q27982613, by Jan Martszen de Jonge, unspecified, 1638

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Overview

Q27982613 is a 1638 unspecified by Jan Martszen de Jonge, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Jan Martszen de Jonge
When & what style?
1638
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic battle scene with many horses and people. Some are fighting, and others are lying on the ground. The scene is set in a field with hills in the background and a tree on the right side. The colors are mostly earthy tones like brown and green. In the foreground, there's a fallen soldier with a sword next to him. This detail suggests that the battle has been intense and bloody. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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