Man Seated Holding a Forked Staff

About this work

This image is an engraving of a man seated on a rock, holding a forked staff in his right hand. The man is nude, with his left leg bent at the knee and his right leg extended. He has curly hair and a beard, and is looking to his right. The man's body is rendered in fine detail, with cross-hatching used to create texture and shading. The staff he holds is long and slender, with a forked end. The background of the image is plain, with no other figures or objects visible. The engraving style and level of detail suggest a high level of skill and craftsmanship. To learn more about the techniques used in this engraving, look up the technique of cross-hatching.