Bernard Picart (c. 1673–1733) based this ink vignette study on a pre-existing work by the master painter, Charles Le Brun (c. 1619–1690). Featured in Charles Le Brun’s artwork and Picart’s study are depictions of ancient Roman cavalrymen engaging in battle. As the title of the artwork gives away, the scene is meant to portray fighting … Continue reading Vignette, From “The Battle of Milvian”, Drawn by Bernard Picart (c. 1673–1733) after Charles Le Brun (c. 1619–1690)