The Large Miseries of War: Marauding
1633
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1633
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic street scene. A group of armed men in old-fashioned clothes are attacking people and a small house. Some figures are on the ground, others are running or fighting, and a dog is tangled in the action. The house has a simple roof and a porch, with a sign hanging above the door. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and chaos. The scene looks violent but is drawn with sharp, precise marks instead of smooth shading. Look up Baroque next to see how this style used drama and energy in art.
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