Artwork
Attack on a Coach
Attack on a Coach is an ink print by the Baroque artist Gerrit van Schagen. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Attack on a Coach is a print by Gerrit van Schagen, created in 1642 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a violent scene: a coach is under attack by armed horsemen in a dense forest, with figures on the ground and standing nearby, conveying tension and conflict.
Technique & Style
The work combines etching and engraving, characteristic techniques of the Baroque period, known for dramatic and emotionally charged scenes.
Artist & collection
