1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Massacre under the Roman Triumvirate is a 1550 ink by Netherlandish 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a chaotic crowd in front of three big arches. People are fighting, some are falling, and others look scared or angry. Above them, buildings burn in the background, and a big banner reads *"Triumviratus Romanus."* The ground is tiled, and small dogs wander around the feet of the crowd. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and depth—this is called *cross-hatching*. It makes the scene look busy and dramatic. Look up technique: engraving next to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
This artist carved scenes with fine lines, mostly religious and mythological ones.
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