Who painted Cavalry and Infantry Skirmish?

Cavalry and Infantry Skirmish was painted by Unknown in 1632.

Where can I see Cavalry and Infantry Skirmish?

Cavalry and Infantry Skirmish is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Cavalry and Infantry Skirmish

Cavalry and Infantry Skirmish is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Cavalry and Infantry Skirmish, attributed to the artist known as 1967_person, dates from around 1632. The work is a black‑and‑white image preserved in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It captures a moment of violent confrontation between mounted troops and foot soldiers, rendered with a stark tonal range that emphasizes the immediacy of the clash.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a chaotic battlefield where horsemen and infantry engage in close combat. A fallen figure lies face‑down in the mud, while surrounding combatants grapple with weapons raised. The scene conveys the disorder and physicality of early modern warfare, highlighting the vulnerability of both rider and foot soldier amid the tumult.

Technique & Style

The image employs pronounced chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and bright highlights to model forms and intensify the sense of movement. The contrast between the dark, muddied ground and the illuminated figures creates a dramatic atmosphere, while the interplay of light on horse and human bodies underscores the controlled chaos of the encounter.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1632, the work has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography, where it forms part of the institution’s holdings of early modern visual documentation. Its attribution to 1967_person is based on stylistic analysis and archival references linking the artist to military subjects of the period.