Sigismund II, King of Poland
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a man in heavy armor, standing sideways. His helmet has a big plume, and he holds a sword in one hand and a scepter in the other. The armor covers his whole body, with lots of small details like rivets and straps. The ground around his feet looks rough, with a few scattered rocks. Notice how the artist focused on the armor’s texture—every buckle and plate is clear. This kind of careful detail was common in Renaissance art. Next, look up Augustin Hirschvogel to see more of his precise, armored figures.
