Untitled
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a muscular man sitting on a block, leaning back with one arm resting behind him. His hair is wild, and his body is drawn with sharp, defined lines. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his pose and muscles. The artist used shading to make the muscles pop, giving the figure a 3D look. The lines are precise, almost like a sketch turned into a print. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.