Who painted Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals?

Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals was painted by Master of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist in 1518.

Where can I see Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals?

Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals?

Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals

Master of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist , 1518

Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals is an engraving created by the Master of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist around 1518.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic animal battle, with a lion, goat, and wolf, alongside a calm, muscular man holding a sunburst-adorned shield. A crumbling building and town on a hill form the background, with a winding river.

Technique & Style

Sharp lines and shading create depth, emphasizing the ferocity of the animals and the man's muscularity, resulting in a dramatic scene.

Context

The engraving is a product of the artist's skill in carving images into metal, a technique characteristic of the period.