Gladiatores 1677

"Gladiatores" is an etching by Dutch artist Richard Collin, created in 1677. The etching portrays two muscular gladiators locked in a fierce struggle. One gladiator is shown on his knees, while the other attempts to overpower him. The detailed rendering of the figures and the dramatic composition showcase Collin's mastery of this printmaking technique, popular during the Baroque period. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum and is a testament to the artist's ability to depict raw strength and the intensity of physical combat.