What do the biceps framing the central image suggest
Johnson’s hyper masculinity
Red, black and white colour pallet
Reinforces power
Use of Johnson’s DMA
Intensity of stare and lack of smile connote sincerity anchors the expectations that GQ readers should uphold typical masculine stoic qualities
the use of the name “the rock”
conveys strength and athleticism despite rumours of anabolic steroids
Grey muscle shirt
symbolise Everyman qualities of the rock despite being worth millions