The Triumph of the Unicorn
1561
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1561
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving is packed with tiny, detailed figures. Soldiers carry swords and shields. A winged angel floats above, holding a wreath. In the center, a woman rides a horse while others cheer or kneel around her. The whole scene looks busy and layered, with lots of lines and shadows. The artist used fine lines to build up dark and light areas—this is called cross-hatching. The paper has visible texture, too, which makes the print look old. Want to see more? Check out how engraving works.
