Fireplaces and Other Interior Decorations
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of fancy fireplaces and rooms. Two statues stand near a big fireplace with a round clock above it. On the left, a small figure holds a torch. The right side shows a woman in a long dress bending down. The walls have carvings and patterns that look heavy and detailed. The artist used a sharp tool to scratch lines into metal—this is how the image was made. The scene looks like a rich person’s home, packed with decorations. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
