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Man with Sword

Edouard Eckman

1621

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Man with Sword is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Edouard Eckman
When & what style?: 1621 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the image, a man is depicted wearing a hat and holding a sword in his right hand. The man is shown in a dynamic pose, with his left leg bent and his right leg straight. He is wearing a long coat and a cloak, and his hat is adorned with a feather. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be in motion. The background of the image is a light color, which helps to highlight the man's figure. The overall effect of the image is one of energy and movement. The image is a woodcut on laid paper, which gives it a unique texture and appearance. The artist, Edouard Eckman, used this technique to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.