Sujet

A Battle from the Trojan War; Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César, about 1390-1400. Creator: First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry.

Légende

A Battle from the Trojan War; Histoire ancienne jusqu'à César; Leaf from Ancient History up to the Reign of Caesar, about 1390-1400. Additional Info: Although the battle of Troy as a historical event took place in ancient Greek times, this artist depicted it in the guise of a medieval tournament. The raging battle takes place before the fortified walls of a medieval town, whose central tower thrusts beyond the confines of the miniature's golden frame. The artist portrayed the Trojans and Greeks as medieval knights on horseback equipped with armor of the 1300s, and the composition recalls contemporary illustrations in chivalric manuscripts. The rhythm of the water, the posture of the central knight, and the opposition of the lances give this early International style composition a dynamic quality.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A75_063

Model release

NA

Property release

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Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

87,3Mo (5,3Mo) / 40,7cm x 53,8cm / 4806 x 6350 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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