Destruction of a Convent
1642
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1642
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Destruction of a Convent is a 1642 ink by Gerrit van Schagen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This chaotic scene shows a crowd smashing into a grand building with arched doors and tall windows. Soldiers on horseback charge forward, while others on foot swing weapons or drag people away. Broken furniture and scattered bodies litter the ground. Above, a few figures watch from the rooftops, and the sky looks stormy. The text below is in French, describing violence and disrespect—likely tied to the building’s purpose. The artist used sharp lines to show chaos and tension. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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