▪The bas-relief is based on the fresco "The Battle of Anghiari" by Leonardo da Vinci, in its decorative original frame, with a subsequent painting.

The dynamics of the forms, the depth, and volume emphasized by the tone, the transfer of the militaristic nature of the characters - all breathes a new life into the immortal work.

◼About the plot:

"The Battle of Anghiari" (ital. Battaglia di Anghiari, also sometimes translated as "The Battle of Anghiara") is a lost fresco by Leonardo da Vinci. The artist worked on it in 1503-1506.

▪Over time, the fresco was lost, but copies of the cardboard of this fresco have been preserved. One of the best drawings by Rubens is in the collection of the Louvr.

▪According to Vasari, the preparatory drawing was recognized as a thing: " ...outstanding and executed with great skill because of the amazing observations he used in the image of this dump because here people show the same rage, hatred, and vindictiveness as horses, two of which are intertwined with their front legs and fight with their teeth with no less ferocity than their riders, fighting for the banner…"

Photo of the finished product.