Gladiatoren vechten met een olifant in een arena 1602

This etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created in 1602, depicts a scene from the Roman Colosseum. The artwork, titled "Gladiatoren vechten met een olifant in een arena", shows a dramatic battle between gladiators and an elephant in the arena, with fallen gladiators lying on the ground and an audience looking on. The detailed and dynamic composition highlights Tempesta's expertise in portraying historical events, and his ability to capture the tension and brutality of the scene. This etching is an example of the artist's mastery of the genre of battle scenes, a popular subject during the 16th and 17th centuries.