The Daughters of Niobe
1541
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1541
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a chaotic scene of people in pain and struggle. Some figures are sprawled on the ground, others reach toward the sky, and a few stand frozen in fear. The background has a distant city and swirling clouds, while the figures’ bodies twist in dramatic poses. Notice how the artist uses light and shadow to make the scene feel urgent. The dark figures stand out against the lighter sky, pulling your eye to the action. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works.
