The Battle of Anghiari

Leonardo da Vinci

Created:
Movement:
1503–1506
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Dynamic composition, historical conflict.
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Unknown
medium:
Oil on panel
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The Battle of Anghiari by Leonardo da Vinci

The Battle of Anghiari was an ambitious project undertaken by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506, intended to be a mural in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Although the original work was never completed and is now lost, it is known through preparatory sketches and copies by other artists, such as Peter Paul Rubens. The painting depicted a dynamic and chaotic scene from the Battle of Anghiari, showcasing Leonardo's mastery of movement and anatomy. This work is significant for its influence on subsequent generations of artists, who admired Leonardo's innovative techniques and dramatic compositions. Leonardo, a polymath of the Italian Renaissance, was renowned for his contributions to art, science, and engineering, and his work on The Battle of Anghiari exemplifies his relentless pursuit of capturing the essence of human emotion and conflict. Despite its incomplete state, the painting remains a testament to Leonardo's enduring legacy in the history of art.

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The Battle of Anghiari by Leonardo da Vinci

The painting "The Battle of Anghiari," created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506, is renowned for its dynamic composition and intense depiction of a historical battle scene, though it is now lost and known primarily through copies and sketches. Originally intended as a fresco for the Hall of Five Hundred in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, the work exemplified Leonardo's innovative techniques and mastery of movement and emotion.

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The Battle of Anghiari