Standing Cavalier Wearing a Sword
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a fancy outfit, mid-stride. His hat has a feather sticking up, and he’s wearing a ruffled collar with a sword slung over his shoulder. The clothes look stiff and detailed, drawn with quick, confident lines. The artist used ink and wash to capture the fabric’s folds and the man’s pose. The background is plain, letting the figure stand out. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shadows with lines.
