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Skirmish

Jaques Courtois (Il Borgognone)

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Artist Jaques Courtois (Il Borgognone) (b.1621, d.1676)
Title Skirmish
Description forming a pair with Battle Scene by the same painter. both show a skirmish battle scene of a small group of soldiers, both on horses and on foot, this group moves to the right
Material canvas (textile material)/textile materials/materials (substances) ; oil paint (paint)/paint (coating)
Dimensions 34 x 57 cm
Type Painting
Subject history
Collection Torrie Collection ; Art Collection
Accession Number EU0708
 Tags:  Sky  Mountain  Hill  Horse  Flag  Standard  Sword  Lance  Bridle  Saddle  Helmet  Armour  Mane  Tail  Rock



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