Print from Drawing Book
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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, depicting Anatomy, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy street scene with figures in old-fashioned clothes. The lines are sharp and detailed, with lots of tiny marks called cross-hatching. It looks like a snapshot of daily life from a long time ago. The artist, Luca Ciamberlano, used engraving to copy drawings into prints. Cross-hatching gives the image depth and texture, like shading in a sketch. You can almost feel the paper’s rough edges under your fingers. This style reminds me of another artist who loved sharp lines. Try looking up Rembrandt’s etchings next.
Luca Ciamberlano (1580–1641) was an artist, born in Urbino.
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