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About this work

This black-and-white print shows a muscular man lifting a woman into the air. Clouds swirl around them, and below, a ruined city burns. The man’s face is calm, but his muscles strain as he holds her. In the background, small figures flee or watch from crumbling buildings. The artist used deep shadows and bold lines to make the scene dramatic. The contrast between light and dark helps focus your eye on the couple. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.