Aristotle
1553
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Aristotle is a 1553 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, in three-quarter view. His curly beard frames a calm face. One hand rests on a book while the other holds a scroll. The artist uses cross-hatching to create deep shadows and soft textures. This technique makes the face pop against the dark background. It’s a quiet trick, but it makes the image feel alive. Check out the artist’s careful line work next. See more at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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