Battle procession 

Franz Pforr made this drawing titled "Battle Procession." The clash of armies and the imagery of war speak to us through the ages. Consider the figure of the fallen horse, a motif that echoes through art history, from the battle scenes of the Renaissance to Delacroix’s "Liberty Leading the People," where even revolution carries the burden of sacrifice. The horse, traditionally a symbol of power and nobility, here lies defeated, embodying the brutal reality of conflict. The image of the fallen horse touches our collective memory, stirring feelings of loss and the inevitable decay of even the mightiest forces. This symbolism transcends the specific battle depicted, tapping into a universal understanding of the ravages of war. It’s a stark reminder of the cyclical nature of history, where triumphs and tragedies constantly intertwine, resurfacing across centuries in art that continues to provoke and disturb.