1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Bellona Leading the Imperial Armies Against the Turks is a 1600 ink by Jan Muller, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene. At the center, a muscular woman in armor holds a spear and rides a chariot pulled by horses. Around her, soldiers fight with swords and guns. The background is packed with swirling smoke, broken weapons, and tiny figures. The woman looks like a goddess leading the fight. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make everything look dramatic. Want to know more? Try looking up engraving.
Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571–1628) was a Dutch engraver and painter. Muller was born in Amsterdam. His father was a book printer, engraver and publisher. He learned the engraving trade while working in the family…
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