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The Submersion of Pharoah's Army in the Red Sea, by Titian, ink, 1514

The Submersion of Pharoah's Army in the Red Sea

Titian

1514

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Submersion of Pharoah's Army in the Red Sea is a 1514 ink by Titian, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Titian
When & what style?
1514 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a chaotic scene of people and horses in the water, with a city skyline in the background. The artist uses a range of grays and whites to create a sense of movement and energy. In the foreground, figures are shown struggling in the water, while in the background, a cityscape rises up, complete with buildings and towers. The painting's use of woodcut technique gives it a distinctive texture and feel. The artist's use of shading and contrast creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Titian
Artist

Titian

Tiziano Vecellio (Italian: ; c. 1488/1490 – 27 August 1576), Latinized as Titianus, hence known in English as Titian ( TISH-ən), was an Italian Renaissance painter. The most important artist of Renaissance Venetian…

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