1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Defeat of the Ethiopians is a 1613 ink by Antonio Tempesta, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a battle with soldiers, horses, and weapons everywhere. At the center, a rider on a horse holds a spear and stands out from the crowd. The background is packed with fighting figures, some on foot, some on horseback, all tangled in a chaotic clash. The rider’s helmet has a plume, and the horse’s reins are held loosely—maybe a sign of victory. The text at the bottom is in Latin, hinting at a story behind the chaos. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Tempesta carved these detailed lines.
Antonio Tempesta, also called il Tempestino (1555 – 5 August 1630), was an Italian painter and engraver, whose art acted as a point of connection between Baroque Rome and the culture of Antwerp.
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