The Death of Lausus
1801
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1801
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a man in ancient Roman clothes kneeling beside a wounded youth on the ground. Pinelli often drew battle scenes like this. The lines are thin and precise, with lots of tiny cross-hatches to show shadows and muscles. You can feel the tension even though it’s just ink on paper. Look up the same artist’s work at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
