Artwork
Capricci di varie battaglie
Capricci di varie battaglie is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johann Wilhelm Baur. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Capricci di varie battaglie is an etching on laid paper created by Johann Wilhelm Baur in 1635. It is a print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing dynamic scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a fantastical battle scene with rearing horses, fighting figures, and swirling smoke. A soldier holding a flag and a possibly wounded kneeling figure add to the sense of chaos and drama.
Technique & Style
Baur used fine lines to achieve detailed textures, such as armor and horse muscles, a characteristic technique of etchings from this period.
History & Provenance
Johann Wilhelm Baur, a German artist active during the Baroque period, created Capricci di varie battaglie. He was known for his illustrations of Ovid's Metamorphoses and worked in various mediums, including engraving and miniature painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Wilhelm Baur, Joan Guiliam Bouwer, or Bauer (Strasbourg, 31 May 1607 - Vienna, 1 January 1640) was a German engraver, etcher and miniature painter. He is famous for a series of illustrations of Ovid's Metamorphoses.
