Ruit met De Triomf van de Oorlog (Bellum) by Anonymous

Ruit met De Triomf van de Oorlog (Bellum) after 1564

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toned paper

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charcoal drawing

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possibly oil pastel

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charcoal art

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handmade artwork painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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mixed medium

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pencil art

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watercolor

This 16th-century stained glass panel, attributed to an anonymous artist, depicts a scene of the Triumph of War, showcasing a chariot led by personified figures representing various aspects of war like "Fervor" and "Ricca," and pulled by horses. The figure of "Bellum" seated upon the chariot, wielding a sword and overseeing the scene, highlights the destructive power of war. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, provides a glimpse into the symbolic understanding of war in the 16th century, as exemplified by the personification of its aspects and the visual allegory of the triumphant chariot.

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