Assault on Two Fortresses
1614
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1614
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a chaotic battle scene. In the foreground, a man in heavy armor points ahead, while a woman holds a baby. Soldiers in the middle fire muskets, and ships burn in the background. The sky is dark, and smoke fills the air. Notice the tiny details: soldiers’ faces show fear, and the artist used fine lines to create depth. This was made as a record of a real battle. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Callot built shadows with just ink and lines.
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