Who painted The Fall of the Giants?

The Fall of the Giants was painted by Bartolomeo Coriolano in 1641.

Where can I see The Fall of the Giants?

The Fall of the Giants is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Fall of the Giants?

The Fall of the Giants is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Fall of the Giants

Bartolomeo Coriolano , 1641

The Fall of the Giants is an ink print by the Baroque artist Bartolomeo Coriolano. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Fall of the Giants is a chiaroscuro woodcut by Bartolomeo Coriolano, created in 1641. It is printed on four joined sheets, forming a single large image.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene of muscular figures, some reaching upward while others collapse, likely referencing a mythological or biblical story about giants, as hinted at by the text at the top.

Technique & Style

Coriolano employed chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and bold lines to create dramatic contrasts between light and dark, making the figures stand out against the background. The woodcut technique allowed for the creation of a dynamic, high-contrast image.