Who created "The Battle with the Cutlass"?

The Battle with the Cutlass was created by Agostino dei Musi, after Giulio Romano in c. 1531.

When was "The Battle with the Cutlass" created?

This artwork was created c. 1531.

What medium is "The Battle with the Cutlass"?

The Battle with the Cutlass is engraving on laid paper.

Is "The Battle with the Cutlass" in the public domain?

Yes, The Battle with the Cutlass is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Battle with the Cutlass

Agostino dei Musi, after Giulio Romano

c. 1531

Medium

engraving on laid paper

Dimensions

sheet: 33.7 × 46.2 cm (13 1/4 × 18 3/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1972.61.1

Art Historical Context

The Battle with the Cutlass, engraved by Agostino dei Musi around 1531 after a design by Giulio Romano, captures the vigorous movement of a dramatic combat scene. Created as an engraving on laid paper, this print measures 33.7 by 46.2 centimeters and reflects the Renaissance practice of translating paintings or drawings into reproducible images. Agostino, an accomplished Italian engraver, skillfully rendered Giulio’s composition, allowing the original work to reach viewers far beyond the artist’s studio. Giulio Romano, a leading figure in the Mannerist movement and former assistant to Raphael...

The Battle with the Cutlass

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