Il Greco in Troia: Plate 3
1688
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1688
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a chaotic battle scene with a grand staircase leading up to a crumbling temple. Figures in armor and flowing robes fight on the steps, while others scramble on the ground. At the top, two statues stand on pedestals, looking down at the chaos below. The artist packed the scene with tiny details—soldiers, horses, and even a few fallen figures. The temple’s broken columns and arched windows add drama to the scene. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made sharp, detailed prints.
