Who painted Allegory of War?

Allegory of War was painted by Hendrick Goltzius in 1578.

Where can I see Allegory of War?

Allegory of War is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Allegory of War?

Allegory of War is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Allegory of War

Hendrick Goltzius , 1578

Allegory of War is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1578 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lettered in image, at lower center: Henric. Goltzius fecit. / Theodor. Galle excud; lettered in image, at top left: Impia quos ductet Mauros in bella maniplos, / Cùm bellona furens Martis agit atra iugales, / Picta tabella docet. Falcatum corpore currum / Mars premit, immani quatiens, hastilia dextra. / Exin Gorgoneis Alecto infecta venenis. / Vrget equos, torquens liquentia terga flagello. / Impetuosa nimis praecedunt agmina, et ipsa / Ipsa ATE pedibusque valens, et robore praestans / Atque gradu celeri, longè praeuertitur, omnes / Mortales laedens Pressura. / Turbine saeuo / subsequitur Pacis contemptus, fraude latentes / Insidiae, et nimium scelerata libido nocendi. / Pone sequebantur tetri de faucibus Orci / Orta laboriferae contagia feruida Pestis. / Proxima laethifero vitantia cuncta veneno.; on verso, in graphite: ak / d. (?) / Leith / June 17 / 1842; 13430.

About this work

Overview

Hendrick Goltzius's Allegory of War is an engraving on laid paper created in 1578. It exemplifies the artist's skill as a leading figure in Dutch printmaking during the early Baroque period.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving is an allegorical work, employing symbolic imagery to convey a message about war. Symbols such as skulls and weapons are used to add depth and meaning to the complex scene.

Technique & Style

Goltzius was renowned for his sophisticated engraving technique and intricate compositions, characteristic of Northern Mannerism. The engraving technique used here allows for detailed and layered representations.

History & Provenance

Goltzius, a German-born Dutch artist, was primarily known for his work in printmaking and drawing. Later in his career, he also explored painting.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hendrick Goltzius

Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.