Artwork

A Storm

A Storm, by Moyses van Uyttenbroeck, ink, 1619
A Storm, by Moyses van Uyttenbroeck, ink, 1619

A Storm is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Moyses van Uyttenbroeck. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Storm is an etching created by Moyses van Uyttenbroeck in 1619.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a nude woman fleeing a storm, running towards a shelter with disheveled hair and a cloth held in her right hand. The scene is set in a rural landscape with a dark, stormy sky and lightning-illuminated clouds, conveying turmoil and chaos.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of bold lines and dramatic lighting creates a sense of energy and movement, capturing the dynamic atmosphere of the storm.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.