Two Galleys behind an Armed Three-Master with Phaethon and Jupiter in the Sky

possibly by Cornelis Cort after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of wooden sailing ships on the water, with waves and additional ships in the distance. Above the ships, dynamic cloud formations swirl across the sky. One cloud formation resembles a chariot led by horses emerging from a radiant figure in the sky. The etching exhibits detailed line work and cross-hatching for texture on both the sea and sky. The color palette is limited to black and white, emphasizing contrasts and creating a dramatic composition.