1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joshua has the Chariots Burned and Cuts the Legs off His Enemies is a 1613 ink by Antonio Tempesta, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a chaotic scene of war, with soldiers on horseback and on foot, some fallen to the ground. In the foreground, a chariot lies overturned, its horses struggling to free themselves. The soldiers, clad in armor and helmets, wield swords and spears as they clash in the midst of a burning landscape. In the background, a city or fortress can be seen, with flames rising from its walls. The overall atmosphere is one of intense conflict and destruction. The level of detail and texture in this etching suggests a high level of skill and craftsmanship. For more works like this, explore the art of Antonio Tempesta.
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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