Cavalry Painting - Angeli

Oval-shaped oil painting - medallion format typical of 17th-century curiosity cabinets.

The scene depicts with great intensity a cavalry battle right in the middle of the action. In the foreground, a rider on a powerful white horse whose luminous coat catches the light magnificently, he charges and overcomes his opponent. In the half-light of the background, amidst the tumult and dust of battle, we can make out the head of a downed soldier.

The work is characterized by a lively, nervous touch and a dramatic play of chiaroscuro typical of early Italian Baroque. Presented in a large rectangular frame of later period stuccoed and gilded wood decorated with acanthus leaf friezes and gadroons.

The work dates from the 19th century.

The work is dated early 17th century

Used condition, old patina and original varnish slightly yellowed.

On the reverse, we can distinguish the presence of an old identification label with the reference artist's name: Angeli / Philippe le Napolitain.

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