Who painted Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish?

Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish was painted by Israel Henriet in 1641.

Where can I see Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish?

Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish?

Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish

Israel Henriet , 1641

Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish is a print by the Baroque artist Israel Henriet. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

You see a wild cavalry skirmish in a hilly Italian landscape. Soldiers in 17th-century armor fight while flags flap above them. The sky is bright but the scene feels tense.

This work is interesting because the artist etched the image on copper. That’s rare—most prints use paper. The detail is sharp, almost like a photo.

Look up Israël Henriet (French, c. 1590–1661).

Overview

Peace and War: Cavalry Skirmish is a print by French artist Israël Henriet, created around 1641. It is a rare example of an etching on copper, held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic cavalry battle in a hilly Italianate landscape, with soldiers in 17th-century armor clashing amidst flapping flags under a bright sky, conveying a sense of tension.

Technique & Style

Henriet's use of copper as the base for his etching allowed for exceptionally sharp detail, giving the image a high level of precision.

History & Provenance

Israël Henriet, active in the early 17th century, was a French artist who worked during a period of significant artistic innovation, and his work is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.