Skeleton of a Tortoise
1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Teodoro Filippo di Liagno
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno (1621–1629) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Skeleton of a Tortoise is a 1620 ink by Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a tortoise skeleton curled up with its head tucked inside its shell. The shell is detailed with tiny lines that look like a map of streets. The front legs and skull lie stretched out in front, with a rough, textured ground beneath. The artist used shading to make the bones look solid and real. The Latin text at the top is hard to read, but it’s part of the drawing’s title. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno (1621–1629) was an artist.
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