From "Bizzarie di varie Figure"
1624
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two odd, boxy buildings drawn in black lines on light paper. One looks like a tower with a flat top and a small window near the peak. The other has a slanted roof, a door with a round handle, and a tiny staircase inside. Both structures sit on a simple base, with no people or trees around them. The artist used shading to show depth, making some parts look solid and others hollow. The lines are precise, almost like a blueprint. Next, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this.
