Artwork

Gunpowder Plot

Gunpowder Plot, by George Keller, ink, 1606
Gunpowder Plot, by George Keller, ink, 1606

Gunpowder Plot is an ink print by the Baroque artist George Keller. It dates from 1606 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Gunpowder Plot is an engraving created by George Keller in 1606, depicting a dramatic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving shows a chaotic town square with people and horses, centered around a group of men at a table, while others flee or lie on the ground, conveying turmoil and confusion.

Technique & Style

The work features detailed engravings and cross-hatching, characteristic of the Baroque style, adding to the scene's dynamic and crowded atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Keller

George Keller (1603–1603) was an artist.

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