Circle of JUAN BAUTISTA DE TOLEDO (Lorca?, 1618-Madrid, 1665). "Battle scene". Oil on canvas. Relined. With label of the Sala Parés on the back. With repainting and restorations. Measurements: 53,5 x 80 cm; 75 x 101,5 cm (frame). Due to its stylistic characteristics, this canvas can be related to the artistic guidelines of Juan de Toledo, Spanish Baroque painter to whom a great number of battle scenes have been attributed, always close to Flemish painting. The work in question can be related to the heroic performance of the Spaniards who defended Vienna from the Turkish siege of 1529. This type of battle scenes had a wide development, caused by the subject matter, which not only extolled the victories of those who had participated in the battle. But beyond this testimonial feature, these paintings reflected with their theme, scenes of historical character. A genre that was widely valued, being considered the best in the history of art, for extolling the virtues and the noble spirit of the acts. Dimensions 53,5 x 80 cm; 75 x 101,5 cm (frame).