This is a photograph of an etched metal plate. The image shows an intricately engraved scene on a rectangular sheet of metal, possibly copper or brass. The etching includes figures holding arrows or other tools, along with swirling patterns resembling clouds or smoke. The work displays detailed craftsmanship that is best appreciated up close, illustrating how images were historically printed.

Wrath

1552

Medium: engraved copper plate
Classification: Technical Material
Period: 1551 to 1600
Image size: 2800 × 4605px

Description

This is a photograph of an etched metal plate. The image shows an intricately engraved scene on a rectangular sheet of metal, possibly copper or brass. The etching includes figures holding arrows or other tools, along with swirling patterns resembling clouds or smoke. The work displays detailed craftsmanship that is best appreciated up close, illustrating how images were historically printed.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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