Artwork
Skirmish between Cavalry and Infantry
Skirmish between Cavalry and Infantry is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Matthias Scheits. It dates from 1672 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Skirmish between Cavalry and Infantry is a 1672 painting by Matthias Scheits, a German artist active in Hamburg during the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic military skirmish between horsemen and foot soldiers, with the cavalry charging forward and the infantry defending with spears and muskets.
Technique & Style
The work features dramatic lighting, with strong contrasts between light and dark that add depth to the scene, and is characterized by its depiction of a dynamic, intense moment.
History & Provenance
Created in 1672, the painting is now held in the Statens Museum for Kunst, reflecting Scheits' development from his early training under Philips Wouwerman in Haarlem.
Artist & collection
Artist
Matthias Scheits (1630 in Hamburg – 1700 in Hamburg) was a German Baroque painter.
