Artwork
Man with an Arrow
Man with an Arrow is a print by the Renaissance artist Benedetto Montagna. It dates from 1515 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1943.65
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Man with an Arrow is a print by Benedetto Montagna, created around 1515. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nude male figure standing before a tree, holding an arrow. He is barefoot with curly hair, and a fabric drapes over his shoulder and waist. The detailed rendering of his body and subtle facial expression suggest a contemplative or symbolic figure.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the figure's form against a simple, muted background. The detailed musculature and nuanced expression demonstrate Montagna's skill in rendering the human body.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Benedetto Montagna (c. 1480–1555/58) was an Italian engraver and painter. Montagna was born in Vicenza, the son of the leading painter of the city, Bartolomeo Montagna, with whom he trained and perhaps continued to…
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