Artwork
Print from Drawing Book
Print from Drawing Book is an ink print by the Baroque artist Luca Ciamberlano. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Print from Drawing Book is an engraving created by Luca Ciamberlano around 1615. It is a black-and-white print depicting a woman's portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a woman's head and shoulders, with her hair pulled back and her chin resting on her hand. The detailed lines convey the shape of her face and neck.
Technique & Style
The engraving was made by carving lines into a metal plate. The artist employed cross-hatching, using numerous tiny parallel lines to create shadows and texture, resulting in a detailed image.
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