Battle of the Sea Gods [left half]
1481
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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1481
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a wild underwater fight. Half the scene is missing, but you can still see tangled bodies, fish, and seaweed. Some figures are twisting in pain, others are grabbing weapons or each other. Notice the tiny text on a broken column—it reads "INVID 2C 1481." That might be a date or clue, but it’s hard to read. If you like this chaotic style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these lines into metal.
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![Battle of the Sea Gods [right half]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/7515c85934d3d1e9/thumb.webp)
