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保元平治合戦図屏風|The Rebellions of the Hōgen and Heiji Eras

Unknown

1650

ink

panel

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Baroque Ukiyo-e Baroque History Painting Battl Horse

Dominant colour

保元平治合戦図屏風|The Rebellions of the Hōgen and Heiji Eras is a 1650 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Battl, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a pair of six-panel folding screens, showcasing a chaotic battle scene with numerous figures and horses. The screens are rendered in ink, color, gold, and gold leaf on paper, with a predominantly yellow and brown color scheme. In the foreground, a large group of people are engaged in combat, with some on horseback and others on foot. The background features a mountainous landscape with trees and buildings. The level of detail and the use of gold leaf suggest a high level of craftsmanship. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Baroque movement.