1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hercules with His Club is a 1563 ink by Jean Mignon, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a bearded man in a long robe, holding a big wooden club in one hand. Around him are strange, decorative shapes—like a crown of leaves, a winged face, and tassels hanging from above. The ground looks rocky with some plants, and he stands next to a tall, simple pedestal. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, making the robe and club look almost three-dimensional. This style was common in the Renaissance, when artists studied how light and form worked. Next, look up etching to see how this technique creates detailed prints like this one.
Jean Mignon was a French artist in painting and printmaking in the 16th century, active from 1537 to the mid-1550s.
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