Who painted Striding Man?

Striding Man was painted by Nicolas Beatrizet in 1540.

Where can I see Striding Man?

Striding Man is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Striding Man?

Striding Man is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Striding Man

Nicolas Beatrizet , 1540

Striding Man is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Nicolas Beatrizet. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Striding Man is a print by Nicolas Beatrizet, created in 1540, using engraving and stipple techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a muscular, bearded man in a helmet and short, skirt-like garment, walking barefoot with bent arms, suggesting he may be carrying an unseen load.

Technique & Style

The image is rendered in black and white, with shading achieved through tiny dots and lines, a characteristic technique of Renaissance engravings that creates a realistic representation of the subject's musculature.