L’esercito del faraone sommerso nel Mar Rosso

Pittura veneta, circa 1514/1515

The image shows a scene captured from a slightly elevated point of view, displaying both land and sea. The horizon is high in the composition, where the sea meets a distant cityscape with spires and towers. The brushstrokes, in this woodcut technique, are meticulous and dense, creating texture and depth in the swirling waters and skies. The color palette is stark, as seen in black and white prints, using shadows and highlights to convey the dramatic scene. Figures and horses are in motion in the foreground, depicting a battlefield. Waves dominate a large portion leading to a calm skyline while cliffs rise to the side. The composition is dynamic, busy, and intricate.
Artista
Pittura veneta
Datazione
circa 1514/1515
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Xilografia
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a scene captured from a slightly elevated point of view, displaying both land and sea. The horizon is high in the composition, where the sea meets a distant cityscape with spires and towers. The brushstrokes, in this woodcut technique, are meticulous and dense, creating texture and depth in the swirling waters and skies. The color palette is stark, as seen in black and white prints, using shadows and highlights to convey the dramatic scene. Figures and horses are in motion in the foreground, depicting a battlefield. Waves dominate a large portion leading to a calm skyline while cliffs rise to the side. The composition is dynamic, busy, and intricate.

Pittura veneta