Il Greco in Troia: Plate 4
1688
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1688
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Il Greco in Troia: Plate 4 is a 1688 ink by Arnold von Westerhout, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a giant wooden horse standing in front of a walled city. A crowd of people—some carrying tools, others looking curious—walks around it. Trees frame the scene, and the background has buildings with columns and a tower. The horse looks like a trick, not a real animal. The people seem to be either building it or inspecting it, which hints at a story about deception. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Westerhout made detailed prints like this.
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