From "Bizzarie di varie Figure"
1624
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two odd, stick-like figures walking side by side. Their bodies look like they’re made of boxes and planks, with tiny arms and legs jutting out. The heads are just flat shapes on top, and the whole drawing feels stiff and mechanical. The artist turned people into strange, almost puppet-like shapes. This style was part of a bigger trend where artists played with weird, exaggerated forms. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
