The Trojans Hauling the Wooden Horse into Troy
1545
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1545
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This crowded scene shows a chaotic group of people dragging a giant wooden horse through a city gate. Soldiers, horses, and buildings fill the background, while men in the foreground struggle with the horse’s weight. Some figures look panicked, others work together, and a few lie on the ground. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and textures, like armor and muscle. This technique makes the scene feel dramatic and three-dimensional. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.
