1586
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Allegory of Fame and History is a 1586 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two winged figures in a chaotic scene. One holds a trumpet and a torch, while the other leans on a broken column, surrounded by scattered books, a skull, and a trumpet. The background has crumbling buildings and a distant tower, with smoke and fire swirling around. The figures look like they’re fighting or struggling, with sharp lines and dark shadows adding drama. The artist used fine details to show movement and tension. This is an example of engraving, a technique where the artist etches lines into metal to create prints.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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