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The Trojans Repulsing the Greeks
The Trojans Repulsing the Greeks is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Giovanni Battista Scultori. It dates from 1538 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, at lower center: I.B.Mantuanus Sculptor 1538; verso: at lower left in graphite in later hand: B26, 322
- Markings
- Marked:recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art
About this work
Overview
The Trojans Repulsing the Greeks is an engraving created by Giovanni Battista Scultori in 1538. It is a print on two sheets of laid paper pasted together.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a chaotic battle scene with twisting bodies, weapons, and horses. Naked figures clash in the center, surrounded by broken columns and other debris, conveying a sense of intense conflict.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of urgency and drama through the use of dark lines, which sharpen the depiction of muscles, weapons, and other details. The engraving's texture and shading are built up through layered lines, creating a crowded and dynamic composition.
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