The Defeat of Sennacherib
1619
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1619
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Defeat of Sennacherib is a 1619 ink by Pieter Claesz Soutman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic battle scene with a group of people tangled in struggle. One man on the ground clutches a spear, while others twist around him, their faces twisted in pain or effort. A horse rears up in the background, adding to the sense of movement and chaos. The whole scene is drawn in black lines and shading, giving it a rough, urgent feel. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show action and emotion, almost like a hurried sketch. The mix of ink and chalk makes the figures look dramatic and alive. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with layers of lines.
Pieter Claesz Soutman (1647–1647) was an artist.
See the richer artist page
