Who created "The Cavalry Combat"?

The Cavalry Combat was created by Attributed to Stefano Della Bella in 1601 to 1650.

When was "The Cavalry Combat" created?

This artwork was created 1601 to 1650.

What medium is "The Cavalry Combat"?

The Cavalry Combat is pen and brown ink on laid paper.

Is "The Cavalry Combat" in the public domain?

Yes, The Cavalry Combat is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Cavalry Combat

Attributed to Stefano Della Bella

1601 to 1650

Medium

pen and brown ink on laid paper

Dimensions

overall: 12.9 x 18.5 cm (5 1/16 x 7 5/16 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1952.8.544

Art Historical Context

**The Cavalry Combat**, attributed to the masterful Italian draftsman Stefano della Bella, captures the fury of battle in a dynamic 17th-century drawing. Created sometime between 1601 and 1650, this intimate work on laid paper—measuring just 12.9 x 18.5 cm—showcases della Bella's flair for Baroque drama. Active in Florence and Paris, he was renowned for his intricate depictions of military skirmishes, festivals, and equestrian scenes, often blending meticulous observation with theatrical energy. Executed in pen and brown ink, the drawing exemplifies della Bella's virtuoso line work: swift, ex...

The Cavalry Combat

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