An Apostle, from Albert [sic] Durer
1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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1829
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a bearded man in a long robe, holding a tall cross in one hand and a small book in the other. His hair is curly, and he stands barefoot against a plain wall. The drawing is mostly in shades of gray, with soft shading to show folds in his clothes. The artist used a quick, sketchy style to capture his figure. Notice how the robe’s fabric looks loose and flowing, even though the lines are simple. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
