The Capture of Carthage
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 large battle scene with soldiers, horses, and a fortified city, featuring a mounted warrior
Detailed Description
A large painting depicts a battle scene with numerous figures, horses, and a fortified city. The upper portion of the canvas features a dark, cloudy sky with hints of blue, and distant, dark mountains. Smoke rises from a city in the mid-ground, which is a fortified settlement with walls and buildings. Many small figures are engaged in combat within and around the city, with structures appearing damaged and smoke billowing. On the right side of the foreground, a prominent warrior is mounted on a white horse. The warrior wears a helmet, armor, and a flowing red cloak, holding a tall standard topped with a dark bird, possibly an eagle, and a yellow banner. The horse is rearing slightly, its mane and tail flowing. Several figures are on the ground near the horse, some appearing wounded or dead, wearing various garments and holding shields. On the lower left, a figure lies prone on the ground, dressed in a white tunic and a blue cloth draped over the lower body. Behind this figure, another soldier, partially obscured, holds a tall standard adorned with circular elements. Other figures and debris are scattered across the foreground. The ground is a mix of brown and ochre tones.
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