Enrag'd Monster
1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows two men tangled in a chaotic fight on a stormy sea. One man is half-drowned, his hair and clothes swirling in the waves, while the other clings to him, arms wrapped tight. The sky above is wild with dark, jagged clouds, and the water churns around them. The title at the bottom, *Enrag’d Monster*, hints this might be about a real event—likely a shipwreck or a violent clash at sea. The artist used sharp lines to show the struggle, making it feel raw and urgent. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.