Man seen from Behind with His Right Arm Extended
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men in fancy, old-fashioned clothes, standing with arms outstretched. Their outfits have big sleeves, ruffled collars, and long coats with lots of folds. One man faces left, the other right, both looking like they’re posing for a quick drawing. Notice how the lines are loose and scratchy—this isn’t a polished painting. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill in the lines, creating a grainy texture. Check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
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