The Wife of Hasdrubal Throws Herself on the Fire
1566
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey
Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey (1532–1599) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Wife of Hasdrubal Throws Herself on the Fire is a 1566 ink by Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a woman throwing herself into a fire, surrounded by flames and smoke. She is dressed in a flowing robe, with her arms outstretched and her face contorted in a mixture of pain and determination. In the background, a building with a dome can be seen, while a group of people watch the scene unfold. The woman's body is twisted in a dramatic pose, with her hair flowing behind her like a banner. The flames engulf her, casting a golden glow over the entire scene. 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 a sense of texture and dimensionality to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the technique of cross-hatching, look up the term "cross-hatching".
Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey (1532–1599) was an artist.
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