Contains disturbing content
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The Battle of Issus
Jan Brueghel the Elder
This dramatic 1602 masterpiece by Jan Brueghel the Elder captures the chaotic energy of the Battle of Issus with breathtaking detail.
Battle
Juan de la Corte
1643 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic Baroque military scene featuring a commander on a white steed amidst a landscape of pikes and flags.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1643 by Juan de la Corte, this work is a quintessential example of Spanish Baroque military art. It depicts a complex battle scene centered on a commanding figure on a luminous white horse, set against a dark, atmospheric backdrop of soldiers, pikes, and a hillside fortress, showcasing the period's focus on dynamic action and dramatic light.
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