Deux figures tendant le bras droit
Check out the serious muscle definition on these guys! This plate, labeled number 22 from a book titled 'Theorie de la Figure Humaine,' features a bearded man twisting his torso to show off his rippling back muscles, while a younger figure strikes a dramatic, leaning pose against a block. The text at the bottom reveals a fascinating collaboration: 'Rubens delin.' tells us the legendary Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens drew the original sketch, and 'P. Aveline Sculps.' indicates Pierre Aveline engraved it. Rubens was absolutely obsessed with anatomy, studying classical statues and live models to capture every sinew, making this a perfect example of Baroque dynamism and scientific curiosity.
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