Capricci di varie battaglie

Capricci di varie battaglie

Johann Wilhelm Baur

1635

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a chaotic, swirling scene of people tangled together in a dark, ink-filled mess. The lines are thick and messy, making it hard to tell who’s who. Some figures seem to be fighting or reaching out, while others just blend into the crowd. The background looks like a stormy sky with jagged, uneven strokes. The artist used a technique that lets ink pile up in layers, creating a rough, textured look. This style was popular in the 1600s for dramatic, intense scenes. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made their marks.

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