Artwork

The Battle

The Battle, by Gerrit van Schagen, ink, 1642
The Battle, by Gerrit van Schagen, ink, 1642

The Battle is an ink print by the Baroque artist Gerrit van Schagen. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Battle is a print created by Gerrit van Schagen in 1642, combining etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic battle scene featuring horses and soldiers, conveying a sense of intense action and conflict.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's skill in etching and engraving, techniques that require meticulous attention to detail to achieve the desired level of intricacy and texture.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.