The Robber
1827
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1827
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man with a sword, crouched under a tree. He looks tense, like he’s hiding or waiting. The background has rough branches and a dark sky. The artist copied this scene from an old sculpture, but made it feel dramatic. The lighting makes the man stand out against the shadows. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this strong light-and-dark contrast works.
