The Defeat of Sennacherib

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a chaotic battle scene. Soldiers on horseback clash with others on foot, weapons raised. In the background, a winged figure hovers above a ruined city, holding a spear. The sky is swirling with dark clouds and light beams. The artist used sharp lines to create drama and movement, especially in the horses’ muscles and the soldiers’ armor. The scene feels crowded but controlled, with every figure locked in action. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one use acid and metal plates to make prints.