1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Fall of Phaeton is a 1600 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures in various poses. In the center, a man is shown falling from a chariot, while other figures are scattered around him. The background features a dark sky with clouds and a crescent moon. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and disorder. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
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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