Macht van wijn 1595 - 1643

"Macht van wijn" (Power of Wine) is a 16th-century engraving by Dutch artist Zacharias Dolendo. This intricate print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a scene of revelry and chaos, likely a biblical story or a Roman myth. The composition is packed with figures, their expressions and postures conveying a sense of drunken abandon. Dolendo's mastery of line and shading creates a dynamic composition, highlighting the intoxicating power of wine. The engraving's small size belies its rich detail, making it a remarkable example of early Netherlandish printmaking.