1522
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Battle of Naked Men and Peasants is a 1522 ink by Hans Lützelburger, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a chaotic battle scene with two groups fighting in a forest. One side is dressed in armor, holding swords and spears. The other side is mostly naked, swinging clubs and sticks. Trees and fallen bodies fill the background, making the scene look messy and intense. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to show the struggle. The armored fighters stand taller, while the naked group looks more desperate. The woodcut style makes everything look carved into the page. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing technique works.
Hans Lützelburger (died June 1526), also known as Hans Franck, was a German blockcutter ("formschneider") for woodcuts, regarded as one of the finest of his day.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
