The Battle between the Gods and the Giants
1608
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1608
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a battle scene with gods and giants fighting in the air. The gods are using their special powers as weapons, like Jupiter's thunderbolts. This painting's details and colors are interesting because they show the artist's skill with contrast and light, which is similar to the technique of chiaroscuro. The Art Institute of Chicago has this painting, and to learn more about the artist's style, look up Joachim Antonisz. Wtewael.
