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Combats and Triumphs No. 9

Combats and Triumphs No. 9, by Etienne Delaune, 1561
Combats and Triumphs No. 9, by Etienne Delaune, 1561

Combats and Triumphs No. 9 is a print by the Renaissance artist Etienne Delaune. It dates from 1561 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Combats and Triumphs No.

About this work

Overview

Combats and Triumphs No. 9, a print created by Etienne Delaune around 1561, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. This work depicts a dynamic and chaotic battle scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates intense combat with numerous soldiers, horses, and fallen figures, emphasizing the turmoil of war through the depiction of various states of engagement and distress.

Technique & Style

Delaune employed sharp lines and heavy shading to convey movement and struggle, characterizing the Renaissance style's emphasis on dramatic action. Figures and a central rearing horse are rendered in twisted, dynamic poses.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1561, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.

Context

This work aligns with the Renaissance movement's artistic values, which often featured dramatic and dynamic depictions of action and movement.

Legacy

As a representative of Renaissance printmaking, Combats and Triumphs No. 9 contributes to the understanding of 16th-century artistic practices and the depiction of conflict in art.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.