The Fall of the Giants
Salvator Rosa
key Notes:
Dramatic Chaos, Mythological Scene
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Dimensions:
72.8 × 47.4 cm (28 11/16 × 18 11/16 in.)
medium:
Etching with drypoint in black on ivory laid paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"The Fall of the Giants" by Salvator Rosa is a dramatic depiction of the mythological tale from Ovid's "Metamorphoses," where the Giants attempt to overthrow the Olympian gods and are subsequently defeated. Rosa's work, characterized by its dynamic composition and expressive use of chiaroscuro, reflects the Baroque fascination with movement and the sublime.
Description of the work:
"The Fall of the Giants" by Salvator Rosa is an etching with drypoint that depicts a tumultuous scene of mythological chaos, characterized by dynamic compositions of figures and architectural elements in disarray. The use of black on ivory laid paper enhances the dramatic contrasts and intricate details, emphasizing the tumult and energy of the falling giants amidst a stormy atmosphere.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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