Print from Drawing Book
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Luca Ciamberlano
Luca Ciamberlano (1580–1641) was an artist, born in Urbino.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Print from Drawing Book is a 1615 ink by Luca Ciamberlano, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a young child. The kid wears a simple cap with a little curl on top and a loose shirt. Their face is round, with big, dark eyes staring straight ahead. The artist used lots of fine lines to build up shadows and shapes—this is called cross-hatching. It gives the image a textured, almost 3D look. Next, check out the technique: engraving.
Luca Ciamberlano (1580–1641) was an artist, born in Urbino.
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