1525
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Taking of Cartagena is a 1525 ink by Georg Pencz, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is an engraving titled "The Taking of Cartagena". It shows a chaotic scene with many people and a large structure in the background. The people are dressed in ancient attire, with some wearing helmets and carrying weapons. In the foreground, there is a group of people gathered around a large object, possibly a ship or a building. The engraving is done in a detailed and intricate style, with many textures and patterns visible. One interesting detail is the use of cross-hatching to create shading and depth in the image. This technique gives the engraving a sense of volume and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.
Georg Pencz (c. 1500 – 11 October 1550) was a German engraver, painter and printmaker. Pencz was probably born in Westheim near Bad Windsheim/Franconia. He travelled to Nuremberg in 1523 and joined Albrecht Dürer’s…
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