Study of Two Soldiers Swordfighting, Adam Frans van der Meulen, 17th century
Study of Two Soldiers Swordfighting, 17th century, Black and white chalk, heightened with cream-colored gouache, on blue paper, sheet: 6 9/16 x 9 7/16 in. ( x cm), Drawings, Adam Frans van der Meulen (Flemish, Brussels 1632–1690 Paris), Van der Meulen was active mostly in France, where he served as a court painter to King Louis XIV and specialized in historical and military scenes. This drawing of two soldiers in a sword fight reflects the artist’s fascination with battle themes; instead of confronting one another, however, the two men seem to be battling an external opponent located beyond the frame
Size: 5072px × 3910px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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