The artwork is titled “Battle of Cascina (Copy by Michelangelo’s pupil Aristotele da Sangallo)” and was originally created by Michelangelo between 1504 and 1506. The medium of this remarkable piece is fresco, and it is associated with the High Renaissance art movement. Measuring 77 x 130 cm, the artwork falls into the genre of history painting and specifically battle painting.
In the artwork, a multitude of male figures are depicted in dynamic and intense poses, each engaged in a state of confrontation or preparation for battle. The figures are intricately detailed, with finely rendered musculature and expressive stances that convey tension and movement. The scene features a rocky landscape in the background, which enhances the dramatic atmosphere of impending conflict. The intricate composition and the palpable sense of urgency among the figures reflect the masterful artistry characteristic of the High Renaissance period.
