Rhetoric (Retorique) 1540 - 1583

drawing, print

drawing

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

junji ito style

female-nude

pen-ink sketch

men

pen work

coloring book page

doodle art

male-nude

"Rhetoric (Retorique)" is an engraving by Etienne Delaune, a 16th-century French artist, that depicts a personification of rhetoric standing in a classical architectural setting. The figure is adorned with a crown and holds a scroll, symbolizing the art of persuasive speech. The intricate ornamental details, including scrolling foliage, grotesque figures, and a serpent, further enhance the richness of this small-scale work, demonstrating the artist's mastery of the medium.