The Horrors of War: A Sea Battle
1743
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Gottfried Bernhard Götz
Gottfried Bernhard Götz (1708–1774) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Horrors of War: A Sea Battle is a 1743 ink by Gottfried Bernhard Götz, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a chaotic sea battle with ships sinking in the background. Below, soldiers and horses struggle on land—some are falling, others are fighting. The sky is swirling with dark, tangled lines, and the whole scene looks rough and messy. Notice how the artist used lots of crisscrossed lines to create shadows and texture. It’s not just ink; the paper is even cut in places to add depth. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build drama with simple lines.
Gottfried Bernhard Götz (1708–1774) was an artist.
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