The Fall of the Giants c. 1663

"The Fall of the Giants" is a pen and ink drawing by the Italian Baroque artist Salvator Rosa, dating back to around 1663. The drawing depicts a dramatic scene of figures falling from the sky, their bodies contorted in a flurry of motion. The use of hatch lines and shading gives the figures a sense of weight and volume, adding to the intensity of the scene. This drawing is characteristic of Rosa's dramatic and often violent style, often depicting scenes from classical mythology, history, and literature. His works frequently showcase themes of the fleeting nature of human power and the inevitability of fate.