Twee naakte jongelingen, naast elkaar staand by Wolfgang Huber

Twee naakte jongelingen, naast elkaar staand 1513

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drawing, pencil

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portrait

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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figuration

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form

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pencil drawing

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pencil

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portrait drawing

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northern-renaissance

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nude

Dimensions: height 214 mm, width 144 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

Wolfgang Huber drew these two nude youths using chalk on paper, sometime in the first half of the 16th century. It's a study, not a finished work. The artist used white chalk to create highlights on the figures, and black chalk for the shading. The choice of materials and processes has a direct influence on the drawing's appearance. Chalk allows for soft, gradual transitions between light and shadow, creating a sense of volume and depth. The artist's hand is evident in the marks and lines on the paper. In the details of the figures, the chalk shows a range of tones and textures, making them seem more lifelike. Huber was part of the German Renaissance, a time of significant artistic and intellectual change. The Renaissance saw a renewed interest in classical art and learning. The artist's careful observation and attention to anatomy reflect this influence, also tied to the rise of a wealthy merchant class and a growing interest in secular subjects. By considering the materials, processes, and context, we can better understand this drawing and its place in art history.

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