Gentleman in Large Mantle, Seen from Behind
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
Gentleman in Large Mantle, Seen from Behind is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men dressed in long, flowing robes with wide sleeves. Their hats have big feathers, and their pants are tucked into stockings with little bows at the ankles. The lines are simple, almost like a quick drawing, and the whole scene looks light and sketchy. The artist made this using a woodcut, which means the image was carved into wood and then printed. This style was common in the 1600s and often used for quick, affordable prints. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.
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