Study of the Virgin for an Annunciation
Meldolla, called Schiavone, Andrea
1554
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Meldolla, called Schiavone, Andrea
1554
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman with her hands folded, looking down. Her hair is loose, and she wears a simple robe. The lines are soft and a little blurry, with light shading to show folds in her clothes. The artist used mostly brown and white, with quick brushstrokes that feel sketchy. The paper has a rough texture, and the image looks like it was made fast—maybe for practice. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in drawings like this.
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