Large Pendant
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a single large pendant hanging from chains. The lines are crisp and precise, carved so the edges catch the light. You can almost feel the weight of the metal. It looks like a real piece of jewelry but is flat on paper. The artist used cross-hatching, a technique where fine lines make shadows. This trick gives the pendant depth and makes it pop off the page. Check out another work by Mignot, Daniel at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
