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All of the Horsemen Accompanying the Infantes are Slain, as Well as the Infante Fernan Gonzalez, 1612 Creator: Antonio Tempesta
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All of the Horsemen Accompanying the Infantes are Slain, as Well as the Infante Fernan Gonzalez, 1612 Creator: Antonio Tempesta
All of the Horsemen Accompanying the Infantes are Slain, as Well as the Infante Fernan Gonzalez, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 27
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This powerful and evocative etching by the Italian Baroque artist Antonio Tempesta, titled "All of the Horsemen Accompanying the Infantes are Slain, as Well as the Infante Fernan Gonzalez," is a striking depiction of the climactic moment from the legendary Spanish ballad, "The Song of the Seven Lara Princes." The scene unfolds on the battlefield of the Iberian Peninsula during the 13th century, where the Infante Fernan Gonzalez, the eldest of the Seven Sons of Lara, lies mortally wounded amidst the chaos of the clash between the Christian and Moorish forces. Surrounded by the slain bodies of his horsemen, Fernan Gonzalez is shown in a heroic pose, his gaze fixed on the horizon as he succumbs to his wounds. The etching, which is part of a larger series entitled "The History of the Seven Sons of Lara," is a masterful example of the Baroque era's penchant for dramatic storytelling and intricate detail. Tempesta's use of chiaroscuro, or strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and texture to the image, while the lettering in the bottom left corner provides context and identifies the subjects of the scene. This print, which is now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to the enduring power of literature and art to transport us to another time and place, and to remind us of the rich cultural heritage that connects us across continents and centuries.
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