#20781 Luis Castellanos

The drawing presents a scene populated by three figures set against a stylized landscape. The composition is dominated by a central handshake between two male figures. Both are depicted with elongated limbs and a somewhat detached expression, their bodies rendered in meticulous detail using cross-hatching techniques that create an effect of both depth and flatness. One figure wears what appears to be a simple garment draped over one shoulder, while the other stands bare-chested.
Behind them, a pyramidal structure rises into the background, its form simplified and geometric. To the right of this pyramid, a cluster of small, circular forms is arranged in an organic pattern, contrasting with the rigid lines of the architecture. A sphere rests on the ground near the figures’ feet, adding another element to the symbolic inventory.
A large, billowing flag or banner hangs above the handshake, its folds meticulously rendered and contributing to the overall sense of formality and gravity. The background landscape is a flat expanse, subtly textured with hatching that suggests a distant horizon.
The subtexts within this drawing seem to revolve around themes of agreement, power, and perhaps even ritualistic exchange. The handshake itself signifies an accord or pact, while the pyramid could represent authority, tradition, or a shared history. The flag likely symbolizes allegiance or a collective identity. The sphere’s presence is ambiguous; it might signify wholeness, potential, or simply serve as a compositional counterweight.
The figures impassive expressions and stylized forms contribute to an atmosphere of detachment, suggesting that the depicted event transcends individual emotion and operates on a symbolic level. The meticulous rendering and geometric precision throughout the drawing lend it a sense of deliberate construction, hinting at a carefully considered message rather than a spontaneous observation.