Who painted Battle between a Centaur and a Triton?

Battle between a Centaur and a Triton was painted by Jusepe de Ribera in 1630.

Where can I see Battle between a Centaur and a Triton?

Battle between a Centaur and a Triton is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Battle between a Centaur and a Triton?

Battle between a Centaur and a Triton is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Battle between a Centaur and a Triton

Jusepe de Ribera , 1630

Battle between a Centaur and a Triton is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower right in ink: A 79; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: Ribera B XX 83 11; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: R6066
Markings: Marked:Sir Peter Lely (Lugt 2092)

About this work

Overview

This etching, created by Spanish Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera around 1630, captures a mythological battle scene between a centaur and a triton on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a centaur (human-horse hybrid) and a triton (human-fish hybrid) clashing in intense combat. The centaur wields a club, while the triton grasps a trident, set against a backdrop of water, rocky shoreline, trees, and bushes.

Technique & Style

Executed in etching, a medium Ribera mastered, the work reflects his characteristic dramatic force, typical of his contributions to Neapolitan Baroque art.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1630 by Jusepe de Ribera, a pivotal figure in Neapolitan art alongside Zurbarán and Velázquez, as part of the tradition of history painting.