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
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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 four hands carefully handling small tools—a pair of scissors, a needle, and a quill pen. The hands are large, with thick fingers and deep shadows, making them look almost three-dimensional. The tools are placed precisely, as if someone is showing how they’re used. The artist used tiny lines to create texture, especially in the gloves and skin. This method is called cross-hatching, where layers of lines build up shadows and detail. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use simple lines to make complex images.
Luca Ciamberlano (1580–1641) was an artist, born in Urbino.
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