The Ark of the Lord in the Temple of Dagon
1530
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1530
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Ark of the Lord in the Temple of Dagon is a 1530 ink by Battista Franco, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a scene from the Bible where the Ark of the Lord is placed in a temple. It's an engraving, which is a technique where the artist carves a design into a metal plate. The details in this work are interesting because they show a mix of religious and everyday scenes, giving us a glimpse into the artist's view of the world. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Franco, Battista.
