Sculptuur van een strijder 1582

"Sculptuur van een strijder" (Sculpture of a Warrior) is an engraving by Domenico Vito, created in 1582. It depicts a classical warrior standing in a niche, holding a sword in his left hand and a smaller figure, possibly a statue, in his right. The warrior’s muscular body is rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting the Renaissance fascination with anatomy and realism. The engraving’s composition and style are characteristic of the Mannerist period, with its emphasis on elongated proportions, exaggerated poses, and dramatic contrasts of light and shadow.