Gentleman Viewed from the Front with Hand on Hips
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 Viewed from the Front with Hand on Hips is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows two people in fancy, flowing clothes. One stands with hands on hips, the other with one arm behind their back. Their outfits have big sleeves and draped fabric, with hats that have feathers or bows. The lines are simple but show movement in their poses. The image is made using a woodcut technique—ink pressed into carved wood. This method was common in the 1600s and kept details sharp but limited shading. Check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists carved and printed this way.
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