Antique Oil Painting On Canvas Depicting A 17th-century Battle

Antique oil painting on canvas depicting a battle between Christian and Turkish knights, with a period gilded wooden frame.

The work is attributed to a painter active in Lombardy during the 17th century, typical of the battle scene genre.

The scene features hand-to-hand duels and clashes in the foreground, with battle smoke in the background contrasting with the clear sky.

The foreground is dominated by the gruesome realism of the bodies, where the figure of a fallen knight lying on the ground next to his horse’s hindquarters stands out.

The color palette is dominated by warm, earthy tones in the lower sections, broken up by vivid, saturated color accents such as the blue of the soldiers’ uniforms, which serve to direct attention to the key points of the battle.

Provenance: Lombardy, 17th century.

General Condition: Good condition.

Dimensions: 75x60cm.

Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity.

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