1635
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Job Tormented by Demons and Abused by His Wife is a 1635 ink by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man on the ground, his body twisted in pain. Around him, three winged creatures with wild hair and sharp claws attack him. One creature grabs his arm, another lunges at his face, and a third pulls his hair. A woman stands nearby, holding a stick and looking down at him with a hard expression. The scene looks like a story about suffering, with the man’s suffering highlighted by the sharp lines and shadows. The artist used small, repeated lines to create texture and depth, making the chaos feel even more intense. If you like this style, check out the technique: engraving.
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
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