Artwork
Young Man and Maids
Young Man and Maids is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Erhard Altdorfer. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Young Man and Maids is an engraving on laid paper created by Erhard Altdorfer in 1506.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a young man seated on a bench, holding a small object, with two women standing behind him. The simple background features a window with a view of a building and a wall with a shelf.
Technique & Style
The engraving technique used by Altdorfer involved carving lines into metal and transferring ink from these lines to the paper, resulting in detailed shadows and textures. The sharp lines and depiction of heavy, folded fabric are characteristic of this method.
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