Pluto
1589
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1589
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a dark figure with a few subtle details in the painting. It's a depiction of Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld. The artist used a technique that creates strong contrasts between light and dark, which is interesting because it adds depth to the image. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of the technique: woodcut.
