Five Men Pushing a Block of Stone 1635 - 1645

"Five Men Pushing a Block of Stone" is a 17th-century drawing by Jacques Stella. The artwork depicts five men straining to move a large stone block. The men's muscular forms and intense expressions convey the physical exertion of their task. Stella's masterful use of line creates a sense of movement and dynamism. This drawing exemplifies the Baroque style's emphasis on human drama and emotion, making it a captivating example of 17th-century French art.