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An Enemy on the March

Stefano Della Bella

1645

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

An Enemy on the March is a 1645 by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?: 1645 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of a man riding a horse, with a large crowd of people in the background. The man is dressed in a long coat and hat, and he is holding a sword in his right hand. The horse is depicted in motion, with its legs extended and its head turned to the side. In the background, there is a large crowd of people, some of whom are on horseback. The crowd is depicted in a state of chaos, with people running and horses rearing up. The sky above is dark and ominous, with clouds gathering in the distance. This painting is characteristic of the Baroque movement, which was known for its dramatic and emotive depictions of scenes. To learn more about this style, you can explore the works of artists associated with the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Artist

Stefano Della Bella

Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.

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