Portrait of a Cardinal (Alessandro Peretti Montalto?)
1604
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1604
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a portrait of a cardinal, drawn with black and white chalk on paper. The cardinal is dressed in fancy robes, and the artist paid close attention to the details of his clothes. This portrait is interesting because it shows the artist's skill with simple materials, creating a detailed image with just a few tools. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: chiaroscuro.
