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Archer Drawing His Bow

Hans Leonard Schäufelein

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing and drawing a bow. The individual is in profile, facing slightly to the right, with one leg forward. The person has a focused expression and wears a hat with feathers, ornate clothing, including puffed sleeves and a pleated skirt, and an archer's glove on their right hand. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1510
Medium
pen and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
3400 × 4572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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