The image shows a muscular male figure reclining in a natural setting. He is positioned in a relaxed posture, leaning back against a tree with his left arm resting on his leg, and his right hand holding a club. His face features a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, and a strong, square jaw adorned with a thick, curly beard and short, curly hair. He is unclothed, and a lion's skin is draped beside him, with the club resting on it. Surrounding him are lush plants, with trees framing the scene on either side. In the background is a detailed landscape with a town nestled between rolling hills and mountains. The town features various buildings, domes, and towers, as well as ships in the waterway. The sky is filled with stylized clouds.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1567
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 5073 × 3401 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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