Battle Scenery 1646 - 1711
johannphilipplemke
statensmuseumforkunst
canvas
black and white photography
black and white format
charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
canvas
black and white theme
black and white
surrealism
monochrome
charcoal
"Battle Scenery" is a dynamic painting by Johann Philipp Lemke, depicting the chaos of a battle scene. Created between 1646 and 1711, the artwork showcases a multitude of figures engaged in a struggle, with horses and soldiers in a flurry of motion. The painting's emphasis on movement and the use of light and shadow create a sense of immediacy and drama. The inclusion of a distant tower in the background suggests a larger context for the conflict, highlighting the strategic importance of the battle. The scene evokes the tension and brutality of warfare, a common theme in Baroque art. This painting, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into the artist's skill in portraying the intricacies and violence of a military engagement.
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