The Triumph of Saint Stephen
1559
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Dirck Volckertz Coornhert
Dirck Volckertz Coornhert (1559–1559) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Triumph of Saint Stephen is a 1559 ink by Dirck Volckertz Coornhert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man on a giant elephant, leading a parade of strange, half-human figures. The man holds a staff and looks calm, while the elephant steps over a crowd of smaller, chaotic people. In the background, a city with domes and towers floats like a dream. The tiny Latin text below praises the man’s kindness and strength. The artist packed the scene with odd, swirling details—like the tiny faces peeking from the elephant’s legs. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made sharp, layered prints.
Dirck Volckertz Coornhert (1559–1559) was an artist.
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