A Nude Fighting Man, side view, turned to left [plate 27]
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![A Nude Fighting Man, side view, turned to left [plate 27]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/39122f796b85b2fb/full.webp)
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a muscular man mid-motion, twisting his body to swing a heavy object like a club. His arms and legs are tense, showing every muscle, while his hair and beard are wild. In the background, a small tree and a rock sit quietly, almost forgotten. The artist used fine lines to show how the body moves, making the muscles look real. This kind of drawing was often used to study how people move. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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