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Attack on a Coach

Gerrit van Schagen

1642

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Attack on a Coach is a 1642 ink by Gerrit van Schagen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Gerrit van Schagen
When & what style?: 1642 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a chaotic scene of an attack on a coach. The coach, positioned in the center, is surrounded by a group of men on horseback, armed with swords and spears. In the foreground, a man lies on the ground, while another figure stands to the right, holding a sword. The background of the painting features a dense forest with trees and foliage, adding to the sense of turmoil and chaos. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and conflict. For more information on the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the Baroque movement.