Battle of the Nudes,15th Century
The Battle of the Nudes,circa 1465-75,is an engraving by the Florentine goldsmith and sculptor Antonio del Pollaiuolo which is one of the most significant old master prints of the Italian Renaissance. The engraving depicts five men wearing headbands and five men without,fighting in pairs with weapons. All the figures are posed in different strained and athletic positions,and the print is advanced for the period in this respect. The style is classicizing,although they grimace fiercely,and their musculature is strongly emphasized. The two figures nearest the front of the picture space are in essentially the same pose,seen from in front and behind,and one purpose of the print may have been to give artists poses to copy. An effective and largely original return-stroke engraving technique was employed to model the bodies,with delicate and subtle effect.
Size: 4500px × 3091px
Photo credit: © Science History Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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