Man in Chains
1808
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1808
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Man in Chains is a 1808 ink by John Skippe, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a man lying on the ground, his body twisted and arms bound behind his back with heavy chains. His head is slumped forward, and his legs are tangled in the ropes. The background is simple—a rough wall, a ladder, and a faint window—making the man’s struggle stand out. The chains look unusually heavy, almost crushing his wrists. The artist used shadows and light to make the scene feel tense and dramatic. If you want to see more works like this, check out Romanticism.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
