Man Seen from Behind with His Right Arm Extended
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows two identical men standing with their backs to us. Both wear long, loose coats with wide sleeves, and their arms stretch out to the sides. Their legs are slightly apart, and they’re barefoot, standing on a flat surface. The artist used simple lines and shadows to show the fabric’s folds. Notice how the coats look almost the same, but the left figure’s sleeve is slightly longer. Want to see more? Look up woodcut to learn how artists like this made prints.
