Battle of Cividale
1510
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1510
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows a chaotic battle scene. Men on horseback and foot clash with swords and spears. Armor gleams under a cloudy sky. It’s one of the few dated works by Schäufelein. He carved this in 1507, early in his career. Woodcuts let artists print many copies—cheaper than paintings. Schäufelein used fine lines to show muscle and movement. Try looking up woodcut prints by Schäufelein.
