Saint George
1470
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1470
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This looks like a faded, rough drawing on paper. The image is mostly brown and gray, with some darker patches that might be shadows or smudges. There’s a faint outline of a figure, but it’s hard to tell what it’s supposed to be. The paper itself looks old and worn, with visible texture and some small holes. It’s not a clear picture, but the artist might have used simple lines to sketch out shapes. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro.