Artwork
Pyrgoteles
Pyrgoteles is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hans Wechtlin I. It dates from 1503 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pyrgoteles is a chiaroscuro woodcut print created by Hans Wechtlin I in 1503.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nude male figure standing in a landscape, holding a sign with the name 'Pyrgoteles' and a tool, alongside a large, rounded object resembling machinery. The scene conveys a sense of industry and labor.
Technique & Style
Executed in chiaroscuro woodcut, a technique that utilizes multiple blocks to achieve a range of tonal values, the print showcases Wechtlin's skill in creating nuanced, detailed images through this complex method.
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