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 engraving of a man’s side profile. His curly hair and long beard are detailed, and he wears a loose collar. The lines are sharp, showing the folds in his hair and the texture of his beard. This kind of close-up portrait was common in the 1600s, focusing on the person’s character through their face. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the hair look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
Luca Ciamberlano (1580–1641) was an artist, born in Urbino.
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