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Man in Chains

John Skippe after Jacopo Tintoretto

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person lying on the floor with their head resting on fabric. The person's facial features are indistinct, and they have short, curly hair. They are wearing a loose garment that covers most of their body, with folds creating shadows and highlights. The person is barefoot, and their legs are secured by a tool or restraint device attached to chains or ropes. In the background, there are architectural elements like a wall with a doorway or window and a structure made of large blocks or bricks.

Artwork Details

Date
1808
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
4461 × 3267 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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