Der Gonzaga-Zyklus, Francesco II. Gonzaga kämpft in der Schlacht am Taro gegen Karl VIII. von Frankreich,

um 1578/79

Material / Technology / Carrier

Leinwand

Dimensions of the object

269,5 x 422 cm

Displayed

AP OG Saal V

Department

Italienische Malerei

Genre

Malerei

Inventory number

7309

Acquisition

Aus Schloss Schleißheim

Stock

Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München

Citation

Jacopo Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti), Der Gonzaga-Zyklus, Francesco II. Gonzaga kämpft in der Schlacht am Taro gegen Karl VIII. von Frankreich, um 1578/79, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/apG9Vjd4Zn (Last updated on 17.10.2023)

To stave off an invasion by the French troops under Charles VIII, the major powers of Europe united to form a Holy League and confronted the French army near Fornovo in 1495 while it was retreating. The battle was not won by either side but both claimed victory. Francesco II Gonzaga, as commander of the League, had shown outstanding courage. He is shown on the left of the picture giving orders to his troops. A banner with his heraldic device, the sun, pictured behind his head, gives the impression of a halo.