Venetian Ships Attacking Constantinople

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, 1598/1605

This is a painting of a maritime scene featuring boats and figures engaged in various activities. The composition includes vessels with red canopies and oars, crowded with small figures. Three large figures are shown in action on the boats' masts or rigging. The lower part of the composition portrays a congregation of figures, with a sketchy style using muted colors of ochres and greys. Broad brushstrokes and dramatic contrasts enhance the sense of action.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Date
1598/1605
Type
Drawing
Medium
brush and tempera over some squaring in black chalk, on dark brown paper (upper right corner and irregular sides made up; laid on modern card)
Dimensions
43 × 22 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a maritime scene featuring boats and figures engaged in various activities. The composition includes vessels with red canopies and oars, crowded with small figures. Three large figures are shown in action on the boats' masts or rigging. The lower part of the composition portrays a congregation of figures, with a sketchy style using muted colors of ochres and greys. Broad brushstrokes and dramatic contrasts enhance the sense of action.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623