Three Caravels in a Rising Squall with Adrion on a Dolphin
1565
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1565
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Caravels in a Rising Squall with Adrion on a Dolphin is a 1565 ink by Frans Huys, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows three old ships in rough water, their sails flapping wildly. Waves crash around them, and a giant dolphin swims near the wreckage, carrying a man on its back. The sky is dark with storm clouds, and the ships look like they’re struggling to stay afloat. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the chaos of the storm feel real. This kind of detailed linework is called *cross-hatching*. Next, look up technique: engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
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