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Archer Drawing His Bow

Hans Leonard Schäufelein

1510

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory Bow and Arrow

Dominant colour

Archer Drawing His Bow is a 1510 ink by Hans Leonard Schäufelein, a Renaissance work, depicting Bow and Arrow, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Hans Leonard Schäufelein
When & what style?: 1510 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man drawing his bow, ready to shoot. He's dressed in simple clothes and has a focused look. The artist used simple lines to draw the man and his bow. The drawing is interesting because it's very detailed, even though it's simple. The man's face and clothes are drawn with care. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique: cross-hatching.