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Fury

Gian Jacopo Caraglio , 1525

Fury, by Gian Jacopo Caraglio, ink, 1525
Fury, by Gian Jacopo Caraglio, ink, 1525

Fury is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Gian Jacopo Caraglio. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Fury is an engraving on laid paper created by Gian Jacopo Caraglio around 1525.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a muscular man entangled in snakes, his face contorted in agony as he struggles to free himself. The dark background is crowded with additional snakes, their heads emerging from the chaos.

Technique & Style

Caraglio employed fine lines and cross-hatching to create depth and texture, giving the figures a three-dimensional appearance. The detailed linework builds up shadows and defines the musculature of the man and the bodies of the snakes.

Artist & collection

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