Conquest of a Town 1380 - 1420

"Conquest of a Town" is a pen and ink drawing by Altichiero da Zevio, dating from 1380-1420. Though a small work (9 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.), it depicts a dramatic scene of a conquering army entering a fortified town, highlighting the artist's skill in rendering both the grandeur of the architecture and the dynamism of the figures. The drawing, likely a preparatory sketch for a larger work, showcases Altichiero's talent in capturing the atmosphere of a historical event in a concise and expressive manner.