Pendant with Wheel at Centre, Surrounded by Four Table-Stones
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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 is a black-and-white drawing of fancy chandeliers. The big one in the middle has a wheel shape with lights hanging down. Smaller versions sit below it, each with swirls and tiny lights. The lines are tight and detailed, like a blueprint for metalwork. The artist used tiny cross-hatching to fill in shadows. This means lots of parallel lines packed close together to make dark spots look real. Next, look up engraving to see how artists make these sharp, detailed prints.
