1565
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Galleys behind an Armed Three-Master with Phaethon and Jupiter in the Sky is a 1565 ink by Cornelis Cort, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three ships on stormy water. The biggest ship in the center has tall masts and a flag, while smaller boats struggle nearby. Above them, a chariot pulled by winged horses races across a wild sky. The scene mixes real ships with a mythical sky battle—likely Jupiter and Phaethon—tying human and divine worlds together. The artist used fine lines to build shadows and depth. Next, check out how engraving works to create these detailed textures.
Cornelis Cort (c. 1533 – c. 17 March 1578) was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman. He spent the last 12 years of his life in Italy, where he was known as Cornelio Fiammingo.
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