From "Bizzarie di varie Figure"
1624
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two odd, stick-like figures standing side by side. The one on the left wears a hat shaped like a barrel and holds a tool over its shoulder. The right figure has a tall, boxy headpiece and a long robe with fringe, holding a shallow bowl. Both look stiff and exaggerated, almost like puppets. The artist used simple lines and shading to make these figures look strange and mechanical. The background is almost blank, so all the focus stays on their awkward shapes and details. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
