The Battle of Vercellae
The Met
Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo(Italian, Venice 1696–1770 Madrid)
Date: 1725–29
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Irregular painted surface, 162 x 148 3/8 in. (411.5 x 376.9 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1965
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dense battle scene with warriors on horseback, swords, fallen figures, and banners
Detailed Description
The image shows a dense battle scene with numerous figures engaged in close combat. In the central foreground, two prominent warriors on horseback are positioned. On the left, a warrior with a blue head covering and a flowing red cloak raises a sword, riding a dark horse. Their face appears strained, with an open mouth. Opposite them, on the right, another warrior in a yellow tunic and a helmet with a red plume, mounted on a rearing white horse, also wields a sword. Below these central figures, the ground is covered with fallen soldiers and horses, some partially obscured, others clearly visible lying in various positions. To the left of the central clash, several tall poles with flags and banners extend upwards. One white flag features a dark, bird-like emblem at its top. Other figures, some on horseback and some on foot, are visible in the dense melee, brandishing weapons like spears and swords. On the far right, more figures and horses are entangled in combat. In the distant background on the right, a light-colored, ruined fortress or building stands against the sky. The sky transitions from a lighter blue at the top to darker grey and blue tones towards the horizon. The ground is a mix of dark browns and ochres.
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