Retorica 1560 - 1600

comic strip sketch

imaginative character sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

sketchbook drawing

"Rhetorica" is a black and white engraving by Johann Sadeler I, a Flemish artist known for his work in the 16th century. The artwork depicts the personified figure of rhetoric, holding a scroll in her right hand and a staff topped with a serpent and winged heart in her left. The figure is seated on a dais, with a small dog-like creature at its base. The engraving is characterized by detailed lines and strong contrasts, creating a sense of dynamism and emphasis.