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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Print from Drawing Book is a 1615 ink by Luca Ciamberlano, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a strong, muscular back and shoulders turned away from us. A small child stands on the figure’s back, reaching up toward the sky. The lines are tight and detailed, making the muscles and skin look almost three-dimensional. The print uses a technique called cross-hatching—lots of crisscrossed lines to create shadows and depth. It’s not painted; it’s etched into metal and then printed. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints before photography.
Luca Ciamberlano (1580–1641) was an artist, born in Urbino.
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