Winter 1530 - 1573

Battista Angolo del Moro created this print of "Winter," using pen and brown ink with brown wash on paper. Notice how the artist uses line and form to convey the figure's weight and the chill of the season. The stark hatching creates shadows, emphasizing the muscular structure of the figure while also suggesting a sense of cold and vulnerability. The figure leans heavily, perhaps against a wall, a pose that communicates fatigue or the burden of winter itself. The logs held tightly in his arms serve not only as a practical element but also as a symbolic representation of survival and endurance. Consider how the artist uses the constraints of the medium—ink on paper—to evoke a powerful sense of atmosphere and emotion. This work challenges us to think about how basic elements of art can convey complex themes.