Battle of the Nudes

Antonio Pollaiuolo (mentioned on object), c. 1470 - c. 1475

Florentine goldsmith, painter and sculptor Antonio Pollaiulo made only one print during his career, which was intended to showcase his skills. For his subject, he chose a fierce battle, in which he portrayed combatants in various poses. The central two swordsmen are mirror images, as if representing the same sculpted figure simultaneously from different sides. The result is one of the most ambitious engravings of the Renaissance.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-39.152
  • Dimensionsheight 407 mm x width 605 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en gravure