Pan Reclining before a Herm
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1642
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
1642
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows a half-naked man lying on the ground under a tree. His head rests on a stone pillar with a face carved into it. Around him, smaller figures—some sitting, some crawling—watch from the shadows of the forest. The scene looks like a quiet, strange moment, maybe a story with hidden meaning. The artist used lines to show light and texture, like rough bark or flowing hair. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
