Artwork
Cavalry
Cavalry is an unspecified painting by Jacques Courtois. It dates from 1658 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Cavalry is a 17th-century painting by Jacques Courtois, a Franche-Comtois–Italian artist known for his battle scenes. Created around 1658, it is now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a chaotic cavalry battle, with horses and riders in disarray against a dark, cloudy sky filled with smoke. A fallen white horse and a rearing horse dominate the foreground, while riders in vivid attire are thrown or flee.
Technique & Style
Courtois's use of chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing contrasts between light and dark, contributes to the turmoil and confusion in the scene. The artist's skillful deployment of this technique heightens the dramatic effect of the battle.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Courtois (French pronunciation: ) or Giacomo Cortese, called il Borgognone or le Bourguignon (12 ?December 1621 – 14 November 1676) was a Franche-Comtois–Italian painter, draughtsman, and etcher.
Luptă de cavalerie la marginea codrului
Matthias Gallas în luptă contra suedezilor (în Reg. Inv.: Luptă de cavalerie între austrieci și suedezi)
Atacul hoților (în registrul inventar: Hoți atacând pe neașteptate)
Three cavaliers
Luptă de cavalerie lângă o capelă. Pandant: Luptă de cavalerie lângă un oraș
Urmărire după luptă
Turci luptând în fața fortificațiilor