Study for a Battle Scene

Date17th century

Object number52.37

ProvenanceRobbo Leoni; Walther Schrott (Lugt 2383); Bourgignon; LeRoy M. Backus collection (1879-1948), Seattle, Washington; bequest from Mr. Backus to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington, 1952

Published ReferencesSeattle Art Museum. "Le Roy M. Backus Memorial Collection." Seattle: Seattle Art Museum, 1952; cat. no. 19, reproduced. Mandowsky, Edna. Old Master Drawings: Seattle Art Museum Collection Guide. Seattle, Washington: Seattle Art Museum, 1980; cat. no. 35, p. 21. DaCosta Kaufmann, Thomas. "A Census of drawing from the Holy Roman Empire, 1540-1680, in North American Collections," in Central European History, Vol 18 No. 1, The Culture of the Holy Roman Empire, 1540-1680 (Mar 1985), pp. 70-113.

Credit LineLeRoy M. Backus Collection

Dimensions7 5/16 x 12 3/16 in. (18.5 x 31 cm)

MediumRed chalk on paper