1507
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Three Doctors is a 1507 ink by Marcantonio Raimondi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows three men sitting outside a brick building. One is gesturing with his hand, while the others lean in, listening. The ground is uneven with patches of grass and dirt, and a tree stands behind them. A small table with a hat on it sits to the right. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the clothing and faces. This style was common in Renaissance prints. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
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