Turbaned Warrior Holding a Mace 1615 - 1673

Salvator Rosa's "Turbaned Warrior Holding a Mace" is a pen and ink drawing created between 1615 and 1673. This drawing depicts a muscular warrior, likely a soldier, wearing a turban and holding a mace. The figure is rendered with dynamic and expressive lines, capturing the warrior's strength and determination. The use of hatch lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the realism of the subject. The simple background allows the warrior to stand out as the central focus of the artwork, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing human form.