Combat at a City Gate 

"Combat at a City Gate" is a small bronze plaquette by Andrea Briosco, also known as Riccio. Created in the early 16th century, this plaquette depicts a battle scene with soldiers on horseback charging towards a city gate. The composition is rich in detail, with intricately rendered figures and horses, showcasing the artist's skillful handling of the medium. The dramatic scene, set against a backdrop of a fortified city, evokes the turbulent atmosphere of the Italian Renaissance, a time of constant political and military conflict.