The Siege of a Fortress 1677 - 1718

"The Siege of a Fortress" is a pen and brown ink drawing by Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti, an Italian artist active in the late 17th century. The drawing depicts a dramatic scene of a fortress under attack, with soldiers, cannons, and smoke filling the foreground. The composition is characterized by a strong sense of depth and perspective, with the fortress towering in the background and the foreground populated with figures engaged in the siege. This artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.