Marcus Valerius stormer samnitternes lejr 1574

"Marcus Valerius stormer samnitternes lejr" is a woodcut by Tobias Stimmer created in 1574. The scene depicts a battle between Roman soldiers led by Marcus Valerius and the Samnites, an Italic people who were rivals of Rome in ancient times. The artwork features a dynamic composition with soldiers in full armor, charging into battle. This small-scale print showcases Stimmer's skill in capturing the chaotic yet organized nature of warfare, making it a valuable historical and artistic artifact housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.