Skeleton of a Man with Bow and Arrow
1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Teodoro Filippo di Liagno
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno (1621–1629) was an artist.
See the richer artist page1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Skeleton of a Man with Bow and Arrow is a 1620 ink by Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a skeleton holding a bow and arrow. The bones are detailed, showing every joint and rib. The skull has an empty eye socket and a slight grin. Above the skeleton, there’s a scroll with Latin writing. The artist used a sharp, precise line to show the bones’ structure. The Latin text warns about death’s unpredictability—something common in art from this time. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno (1621–1629) was an artist.
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