Untitled

About this work

This print shows a muscular man with a long beard and a cloth draped over his shoulder. He’s leaning forward, one arm bent at the elbow while the other rests on his back. His face is turned slightly away, and the lines of his body are sharply drawn. The artist used deep shadows to make the figure stand out against the plain background. This was a common way to create drama in Renaissance prints. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.