Capricci di varie battaglie
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene with lots of tangled figures and movement. People are fighting with swords, horses rearing up, and smoke or clouds swirling in the background. The lines are rough and busy, making everything look dramatic and messy. The artist used a technique called etching to create this print, where acid eats into the metal plate to make the lines. This style was common in the 1600s for detailed, expressive images. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
