1638
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Borghese Gladiator, back view [plate 29] is a 1638 ink by François Perrier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a muscular man from behind, mid-motion like he’s about to throw something. His right arm is pulled back, and his left foot is lifted off the ground. The background has a few trees and rough, rocky terrain. The artist used shading to make the muscles look strong and defined. This style was common in the 1600s for studying anatomy. Next, look up *etching* to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
François Perrier (French pronunciation: ; 1590–1650) was a French painter, draftsman, and printmaker.
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