Duel with Swords
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Duel with Swords is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows two men fighting with swords on a grassy field. One man stands tall, holding a sword in each hand, while the other is on one knee, gripping a sword with both hands. Both wear loose, old-fashioned clothes and look focused on the fight. The background is simple, with just a few scattered rocks and wavy lines for grass. The black-and-white style makes the action stand out sharply. If you like this, check out the technique: woodcut next.
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