Saturday, June 22, 2024

02 Works, Middle East Artists, THE ART OF WAR, Henry Zaidan's Alma at The Battle of Anghiar, After Leonardo da Vinci, with Footnotes #81

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Alma At The Battle of Anghiar, After Leonardo da Vinci
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The Battle of Anghiari was fought on 29 June 1440, between the forces of Milan and the League of some Italian states led by the Republic of Florence in the course of the Wars in Lombardy. The battle was a victory for the Florentines, who secured their domination of central Italy.

Henry Zaidan
Alma At The Battle of Anghiar, After Leonardo da Vinci
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The battle is well known for its depiction in a failed attempt at a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, now known only by its preparatory sketches. It is also remarkable for the fact that though the battle lasted all day, involving several thousand troops, it was said that only one soldier was killed. According to Niccolò Machiavelli, after four hours of skirmishing, the single death occurred "when a soldier fell off his horse" More on The Battle of Anghiari

Within the battle scene, a figure that stood out amongst the chaos. Alma, a beautiful woman, emerged from the canvas with an undeniable presence. Her flowing red hair cascaded down her back, contrasting starkly against her armor. 

Alma rode atop her magnificent stallion, their bond evident in their movements. The steed galloped effortlessly across the battlefield, its hooves pounding against the earth with an elegant grace. Alma's grip on the reins was firm, her eyes fixed on her enemies, her heart filled with unwavering resolve.




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