Les divers pourtraicts et figures XII
1600
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Les divers pourtraicts et figures XII is a 1600 ink by Master AD, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows four muscular men in dramatic poses. Each figure stands under an arched doorway, holding objects like a club, a spear, or a shield. Their bodies twist sharply, showing off every muscle. The background looks like old stone walls with columns. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the figures look almost 3D. The print is packed with movement—no one is standing still. Want to see how this technique works up close? Try *engraving*.
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