Stående bueskytte, set bagfra; i v. hånd en bue, i h. hånd en pil by Melchior Lorck

Stående bueskytte, set bagfra; i v. hånd en bue, i h. hånd en pil 1576

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print, woodcut

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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print

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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woodcut

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

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fantasy sketch

"Stående bueskytte, set bagfra; i v. hånd en bue, i h. hånd en pil" is an engraving created by Melchior Lorck in 1576. The artwork, which is now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a figure seen from behind, holding a bow and arrow, likely a Turkish archer. This work is an example of Lorck's meticulous attention to detail in his depictions of historical figures and costumes, showcasing his interest in ethnography and exploration. It is part of a series of engravings made during Lorck's travels in the Ottoman Empire.

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