Battle Scene
The Met
Artist: Johannes Lingelbach(Dutch, Frankfurt 1622–1674 Amsterdam)
Date: 1671
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 44 3/8 x 63 1/4 in. (112.7 x 160.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Numerous soldiers and horses battling near a large fortress under a dramatic, cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A wide, horizontal view of a battle scene unfolds under a dramatic, cloudy sky. The upper half of the canvas is dominated by heavy, dark gray and brown clouds, with lighter, more luminous patches of sky visible towards the right. In the left foreground, a large, gnarled tree with a thick, dark trunk and sparse green foliage leans diagonally into the scene. Below and around it, a dense mass of soldiers on horseback and on foot are engaged in combat. Many figures are obscured by the sheer number of participants and what appears to be swirling dust or smoke. At the center of the composition, a massive, round, light brown fortress or castle rises prominently, partially enveloped in what appears to be a haze of smoke. A small red flag flies from its highest point. Combat occurs around the base of this structure, with figures clashing on a bridge or causeway leading to it. To the right, the foreground continues with more groups of soldiers and horses in combat. Several figures are depicted falling or lying on the ground, some with shields and helmets scattered nearby. A soldier on a white horse in the mid-ground appears to be falling. In the far right background, rolling hills and additional fortified structures are visible under the lighter sky, extending into the distance. The overall color palette is somber, featuring deep browns, grays, and muted reds, with occasional brighter accents of white and light blue on clothing and horses.
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