From "Bizzarie di varie Figure"
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two oddly shaped figures in a strange fight. One wears a helmet with a plant on top and holds a sword, while the other has a rope tied around their waist and swings a club. Their bodies look stiff and segmented, almost like dolls. The drawing is rough and scratchy, made with a technique that leaves dark lines. It feels more like a quick sketch than a polished work. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
