Standbeeld van een gladiator 1636 - 1647

This engraving, titled "Standbeeld van een gladiator", was created by Theodor Matham in 1636-1647 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a detailed study of a classical statue of a gladiator, showcasing Matham's skill in rendering the human form. The figure stands proudly, his musculature meticulously defined, and is depicted in a contrapposto pose for a sense of dynamism. This artwork is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking and offers insight into the fascination with classical sculpture during this period.