The Triumph of Amphitrite
1748
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1748
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a dramatic scene of a woman riding a sea creature through stormy waves. Around her, smaller figures—some on horses, some on clouds—watch or join the action. The sky swirls with chaotic lines, and the ocean churns with fish and ships. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement, almost like scribbling with ink. The whole scene feels alive, as if the figures are caught mid-motion. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how drama like this shaped art.
