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 that showcases the artist's skill in capturing detailed, three-dimensional forms.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a muscular figure with a child's weight on its back, reaching upwards. The figure's back is turned, emphasizing its strength and the child's dependence on it.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs cross-hatching, a technique involving crisscrossed lines to create depth and shading, giving the figure a lifelike appearance. The use of this technique demonstrates the artist's ability to achieve detailed, textured effects through etching and printing.
Artist & collection
