1542
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs is a 1542 ink by Enea Vico, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a chaotic scene of humans and centaurs clashing in a violent battle. The centaurs, with their horse bodies and human torsos, are shown fighting against the humans, who are armed with swords and shields. The scene is set in a wooded area, with trees and rocks scattered throughout the background. In the foreground, a group of humans are shown attacking a centaur, while another centaur is seen charging towards them with a spear. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate lines and textures that give the image a sense of depth and realism. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving adds to the overall sense of drama and tension in the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central conflict. For more on this technique, look up cross-hatching.
Enea Vico (29 January 1523 – 18 August 1567) was an Italian engraver. Vico was born in Parma. He specialized in grotesque engravings based on antique paintings. Vico made engravings for Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke…
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