A Battle
1690
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1690
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
A Battle is a 1690 oil by Pandolfo Reschi, a Barbizon school work, depicting battle, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers on horseback clash with each other, wielding swords and flags. The background is a blue sky with clouds, suggesting the battle is taking place during the daytime. In the foreground, a soldier on a white horse stands out, holding a flag and looking back at the chaos behind him. The artist has used warm colors to depict the battle, with shades of brown and beige dominating the scene. If you're interested in learning more about battle scenes in art, you might want to explore the subject: battle.
