Strijdgewoel 1565 - 1630

"Strijdgewoel" (Battle Scene) is a 16th-century etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a dramatic and chaotic battle scene, with numerous soldiers on horseback charging forward, swords drawn, amidst plumes of smoke and a backdrop of a fortified city. Tempesta, known for his dynamic depictions of battles and military subjects, captures the energy and confusion of combat in this detailed and captivating print. The etching's realistic details and dynamic composition offer a glimpse into the harsh realities of war in the 16th century.