Artwork

Reitergefecht

Reitergefecht, by Lambert de Hondt, unspecified, 1692
Reitergefecht, by Lambert de Hondt, unspecified, 1692

Reitergefecht is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Lambert de Hondt. It dates from 1692 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Reitergefecht is a 1692 painting by Lambert de Hondt, held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a chaotic cavalry battle, with horsemen wielding weapons and shields amidst rearing horses. A fallen figure lies in the foreground, while a landscape with trees and hills stretches into the cloudy sky, conveying turmoil and conflict.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic and tense atmosphere, emphasizing the intensity of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lambert de Hondt

Lambert de Hondt (1642–1708) was an artist, born in Mechelen.