Battle of Nude Men
1517
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Domenico Campagnola
Domenico Campagnola (1517–1517) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Battle of Nude Men is a 1517 ink by Domenico Campagnola, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print is packed with struggling, twisting bodies in a wild tangle. Trees and rocks fill the background, but the focus is on the naked men fighting—some on the ground, others standing, all tangled in motion. The lines are sharp and busy, creating a sense of chaos and energy. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and muscle, making the figures look almost three-dimensional. This kind of detail is typical of Renaissance artists pushing printmaking further. Next, check out how engraving works to see how this kind of intricate linework is made.
Domenico Campagnola (1517–1517) was an artist.
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