Saint Martin with His Horse in a Ship
1561
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Lucas van Doetechum
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Martin with His Horse in a Ship is a 1561 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a chaotic, crowded scene with people, animals, and boats. In the center, a man on horseback holds a cloak over a beggar. Around him, ships sink, buildings burn, and figures scramble in panic. The background has a town on fire, while the sea is full of struggling sailors and overturned boats. The text at the bottom hints at a story about Saint Martin sharing his cloak, but the rest is pure chaos. The artist packed in tiny details—every face and action feels urgent. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made sharp, layered prints.
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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