Cavalry Skirmish
In "Cavalry Skirmish" by Jacques Courtois, the composition follows a dynamic and horizontal arrangement. The scene depicts a military engagement set within an open landscape. Above the combatants, a vast, cloudy sky occupies the upper half of the frame. This large expanse of atmosphere provides a backdrop to the intense movement occurring on the ground. The perspective is positioned at eye-level with the combatants, placing the viewer within the immediate…










