The Submersion of Pharoah's Army in the Red Sea
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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.
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.
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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