1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Hebrews defeat the Canaans is a 1613 ink by Antonio Tempesta, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a chaotic battle scene with lots of twisted bodies, horses, and weapons. The figures are tangled together, some on the ground, others on horseback, all in dramatic motion. The lines are dark and scratchy, making everything look rough and intense. The artist used a technique that leaves sharp, detailed marks instead of smooth paint. This style fits the wild energy of the fight. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this make prints.
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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