One Man Striking Another 1514 - 1536

Agostino Veneziano's "One Man Striking Another" is a dramatic engraving depicting a scene of violence, possibly referencing a biblical story. This small-scale work, created between 1514 and 1536, highlights the artist's mastery of chiaroscuro, using contrasting light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism. The composition features two figures, one standing over the other, with the action taking place against a backdrop of a classical architecture and a distant landscape, possibly referencing ancient Rome. This small-scale engraving exemplifies the detail and the impact of the artist's work.