1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Standing Figure is a 1645 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a single figure standing sideways, dressed in a long, flowing robe. The lines are dark and scratchy, almost like quick sketches layered on top of each other. One arm rests on the hip, while the other hand hangs loosely at the side. The artist used a technique that creates a rough, textured look—likely made by scraping into the metal plate before inking. This style makes the figure look both solid and slightly ghostly at the same time. Check out more about the technique: etching to see how artists like this one made prints.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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