"El Gran Capitanio"
1518
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
"El Gran Capitanio" is a 1518 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man in a fancy collar and hat. His face is wrinkled, with a serious look. Behind him, you can see a barrel and some ropes tangled together. The text at the top calls him "El Gran Capitanio," which means he was important. The artist used fine lines and shading to show his clothes and the barrel. Next, look up technique: engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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