Seige of Troy
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Seige of Troy is a 1612 ink by Antoine Jacquard, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a busy black-and-white scene packed with people and movement. Horses, soldiers, and buildings fill the frame. Swirls and lines create a chaotic, crowded look. The bottom has a fancy border with more patterns. The artist used tiny lines to build up dark and light areas—this is called *cross-hatching*. It makes the scene feel dramatic and full of action. Next, check out how cross-hatching works in other prints.
