Horned Genius

About this work

This drawing shows a strange, horned figure with a big, curly wig and a bare chest. The figure holds up a shield with a coat of arms on it, and two small lions sit on either side. Below, a vine with grapes and leaves grows from a vase, twisting up to the figure’s feet. The artist used sharp lines to make everything look detailed and precise. The coat of arms and the lions suggest this might be a symbol of power or family pride. Try looking up *etching* to see how artists like this made prints with acid and metal.