À propos de l’œuvre
The Battle of Anghiari, par Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci · around 1503 -1506 · Return to Florence
The Battle of Anghiari
Leonardo da Vinci
A hand-painted oil reproduction that recreates the pattern, depth and light transitions of the composition. The composition depicted the furious struggle of horsemen to seize a standard during the Battle of Anghiari.
The subject of the work
The movement grasped at the breaking point
The composition depicted the furious struggle of horsemen to seize a standard during the Battle of Anghiari.
Prancing horses, warriors and weapons tied around the central standard in a circular movement of extreme violence.
Composition, light & sfumato
A depth built without hard contour
Leonardo organizes space through gestures, looks, perspective and gradual passages between shadow and light.
The motive
The composition depicted the furious struggle of horsemen to seize a standard during the Battle of Anghiari.
The construction of the gaze
Prancing horses, warriors and weapons tied around the central standard in a circular movement of extreme violence.
The palette and the light
Ancient copies suggest strongly contrasting earths, reds, blacks and whites; no complete state of the original color is preserved.
Landmarks on the work
Three keys to looking at it better
These landmarks distinguish the autograph work, the participation of the workshop, the known versions and the compositions now lost.
Return to Florence
This landmark places the composition in Leonardo's Florentine, Milanese or late journey.
around 1503 -1506Lost composition of Leonardo, known by studies and copies
The status is formulated with caution when the workshop, a copy or a discussed attribution occurs.
Lost battle sceneLost mural · Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
Wall experiment remained unfinished
Documentary referenceDocumentary note: The sheet distinguishes Leonardo's invention, the participation of his workshop, old copies and lost works. It does not automatically assign to the master a version whose status remains discussed.
Your reproduction
A real painting, made for you
The painter adapts the level of detail to the format ordered, then submits the finished painting to you before shipping.
Features
| Original composition | Lost composition of Leonardo, known by studies and copies |
|---|---|
| Dating | around 1503 -1506 |
| Period | Return to Florence |
| Reproduction technique | Handmade oil painting on canvas |
| Original support | Wall experiment remained unfinished |
| Orientation | Horizontal |
| Gender | Lost battle scene |
| Location or status of original | Lost mural · Palazzo Vecchio, Florence |
From order to shipping
Presentation tips
Bring Leonardo’s depth to life in your interior
This horizontal composition naturally finds its place above a sofa, a sideboard or a large table. Soft, side light reveals glazes and transitions without producing frontal reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Before ordering
Is this a canvas print?
No. Each reproduction is manually painted in oil on canvas. Brushstrokes and variations in material are part of the rendering.
Why does the medium sometimes differ from the original?
Several originals are painted on a panel or directly on a wall. The reproduction transposes their composition onto a canvas intended to be installed in an interior.
Can I check the result before shipping?
Yes. You receive photographs of the completed painting and can request edits before validating the shipment.
Which location is best?
Its horizontal orientation is particularly suitable above a sofa, sideboard or large table.
