Battle between Cavalry and Foot Soldiers 

Genga's pen and brown ink drawing captures a chaotic "Battle between Cavalry and Foot Soldiers," a scene brimming with symbols of conflict and raw human emotion. The rearing horses, a motif tracing back to ancient battle reliefs, embody power and dominance, yet here, they're caught in a maelstrom of violence. Consider the raised arms and contorted faces – gestures of aggression, fear, and desperation. They echo across time, appearing in Renaissance depictions of the Massacre of the Innocents. The melee has roots in classical antiquity when battle scenes were glorified as heroic testaments to courage and skill. Over time, the interpretation shifted. Now, this artwork reveals an exploration of psychological states under duress. The image conveys the primal, subconscious terror and the breakdown of reason in warfare. Genga reminds us that these symbols are not static; they evolve, reflecting our ever-changing understanding of violence, power, and the human condition.