1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
From "Bizzarie di varie Figure" is a 1624 ink by Giovanni Battista Bracelli, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two twisted, rope-like figures standing side by side. Their bodies coil tightly, with small arms and legs tucked in, almost like knots. The lines are simple but full of movement, making them look alive despite the lack of color. The artist used a technique that lets ink fill the scratched lines, creating a rough, textured look. This kind of drawing was often used to explore strange or unusual forms. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
Giovanni Battista Bracelli or Braccelli is the name of more than one engraver and painter active in central Italy in the Baroque period, between about 1616 and 1649.
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