Battle Cry

Battle Cry

Sorry, this event’s been and gone

When:

Wed 13 Feb, 10:00am–5:00pm
Thu 14 Feb, 10:00am–5:00pm
Fri 15 Feb, 10:00am–5:00pm
Sat 16 Feb, 10:00am–5:00pm
Sun 17 Feb, 10:00am–5:00pm

Where: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

  • Admission: Free

The Thirty Years War wreaked havoc across Northern Europe in the early to mid-1600s. In the drive to seize power, armies battled on land and at sea.

Through the paintings of Battle Cry, encounter this war's great maritime clashes and witness the beginnings of a structured navy. From the winged Polish cavalryman in Stefano Della Bella's etching to the portly moustachioed soldier in An Old, Fat Hungarian Cavalier, study the faces of warriors and the uniforms of mounted soldiers.

Peer into intricately drawn city scenes where mêlée becomes pattern, and stare down the cadaverous face of Death as he carries life away.

Please note this exhibition will be closed from 22 October - 3 November, during which time it will be relocated to the Robertson galleries on level 1.

30 June 2012 - 17 February 2013
Level 1 exhibition spaces - free entry

Image: Jacques Callot, Premier combat naval (First naval combat), 1615-1619, engraving, Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, bequest of Dr Walter Auburn, 1982.

Comments

Would you like to comment?

Sign up with Eventfinda (it’s free!) or sign in if you’re already a member

  • avatar

    Eventfinda 45 mins ago

    Did you go to this event?
    Tell the community what you thought about it by posting your comments here!

Location

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland

Were You Looking For

Click here to advertise on Eventfinda
Advertise with Eventfinda