Design for a ewer and a vase
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a rough, ghostly figure holding a large vase and a smaller pitcher. The lines are faint, almost erased, with only the outlines still visible. The vase has a round body and a narrow neck, while the pitcher has a handle and a spout. The drawing looks like it was made quickly, with light strokes that barely hold together. The figure’s face is blurred, and the objects seem more like shapes than real things. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up shadows with lines.
