Calvary in the Battle 1657

Adam van der Meulen's "Calvary in the Battle" (1657) depicts a chaotic scene of a battle in progress. The foreground features a tangle of fallen soldiers and horses, while the background suggests a larger battle unfolding across a rolling landscape. This dramatic Baroque-style painting exemplifies van der Meulen's renowned skill in capturing the energy and chaos of military conflict, as seen in many of his works commissioned by King Louis XIV of France. The artwork can be found in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.