A Cavalry Engagement
The Met
Artist: Adam Frans van der Meulen(Flemish, Brussels 1632–1690 Paris)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 8 5/8 x 12 1/2 in. (21.9 x 31.8 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A battle scene with many figures on horseback, some rearing, amidst smoke and trees
Detailed Description
A battle scene features numerous figures on horseback under a light blue sky with large, fluffy white and grey clouds. On the far left, a dark wooden building or barn is partially visible. The left and center midground are filled with a dense group of figures on horses. Many horses are in motion, some rearing, while others appear to be falling. The figures wear wide-brimmed hats and cloaks in various shades of brown, black, red, and blue. Several figures hold swords or long poles, some held aloft. White and grey smoke billows from behind this central group. A figure in a dark cloak on a dark horse is seen from behind, holding a long pole. Another figure on a white horse raises a sword. A dark hat lies on the ground in the immediate foreground. Towards the center-right, a figure on a rearing brown horse, seen from behind, raises a sword towards the right, while a light-colored horse gallops forward. A line of trees with autumn-colored foliage stretches across the mid-distance. Further to the right, a small building with a thatched roof is visible. In the far distance on the right, more small figures on horseback are visible, blending into the landscape. The ground is a mix of dark brown and green.
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