1579
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Vision of Ezekiel is a 1579 ink by Giovanni Battista Fontana, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dramatic scene with a robed figure standing on a rocky hill. Around him, people lie scattered on the ground, some reaching upward. Above, a crowd of winged figures floats in the sky, watching the scene. The sky is full of clouds and light, while ruins and buildings sit in the background. The standing figure looks like he’s having a vision, with his arms outstretched. The print is packed with tiny details—every face and gesture tells a story. The artist used lines to create depth and movement, making it feel alive. Next, check out etching to see how this technique works.
Giovanni Battista Fontana (1524 – 25 September 1587) was an Italian painter and engraver.
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