Artwork
The Battle of Padua
The Battle of Padua is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair the Elder. It dates from 1502 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Battle of Padua is a woodcut print on vellum created by Hans Burgkmair I in 1502.
Technique & Style
This print was made using the woodcut technique, where a design is carved into a wooden block, allowing for mass production of the image.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a battle scene featuring horses and soldiers, likely intended to narrate a significant event or tell a story.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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