The Winepress of the Wrath of God

About this work

This engraving is packed with swirling figures and chaotic energy. At the center, a towering angel crushes grapes in a giant winepress, while people below scramble in fear. Buildings burn in the distance, and dark clouds swirl above. Every line is sharp, with no wasted space—even the edges of the paper frame the action. The tiny, precise lines create depth and movement, a trick called cross-hatching. This wasn’t painted; it was carved into a metal plate, then pressed onto paper. The artist stacked lines to make shadows and light. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Duvet made detailed prints this way.