1555
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Suleiman the Magnificent Forced to Raise the Siege of Vienna is a 1555 ink by Dirck Volckertz Coornhert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic battle scene with two men on horseback at the center. One rider, dressed in ornate armor and a crown, holds a long spear. The other, on the ground, clutches a large shield with a coat of arms. Around them, soldiers fight, some falling, while others raise weapons. In the background, a city burns, and more troops clash in the distance. Notice the detailed armor and shields—each one looks like a small story of its own. The artist packed tiny figures and symbols into every corner, making it feel like a crowded, dramatic moment. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carved fine lines into metal to create prints.
Dirck Volckertz Coornhert (1559–1559) was an artist.
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