Artwork
Cavalry Engagement against the Turks, with a Distant View of a Town
Cavalry Engagement against the Turks, with a Distant View of a Town is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Pieter van Bredael. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cavalry Engagement against the Turks, with a Distant View of a Town is a 1710 oil painting by Jan Pieter van Bredael the Younger, a Flemish Baroque artist from a notable Antwerp family of artists.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic cavalry battle between European and Turkish forces, set in a landscape with a distant town, conveying a sense of intense military confrontation.
Technique & Style
Van Bredael's use of color and composition creates a dynamic scene, with chiaroscuro techniques employed to capture the energy and movement of the battle, showcasing his skill and craftsmanship.
History & Provenance
Van Bredael later served as a court painter in Prague and Vienna, indicating his work was valued by European royal courts, and suggesting the painting may have been created for a similar patron.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Pieter van Bredael the Younger or Jan Peeter van Bredael the Younger (27 July 1683 – 1735) was a Flemish painter known for his cavalry battle scenes and landscapes with genre scenes of village festivals and fairs.
