1603
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Obsequies of Agostino Carracci: First Plate is a 1603 ink by Guido Reni, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows four small etched scenes arranged in a square. The top left and bottom right panels depict dramatic, swirling groups of robed figures—some kneeling, others reaching upward. The top right shows a single figure holding a spear, standing over a fallen man. The center panel is a close-up of a bearded face with long hair, looking serious. The etchings use fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on movement and emotion. The figures’ flowing robes and intense poses suggest action and mourning. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Reni used this technique.
Guido Reni was an Italian Baroque painter, although his works showed a classical manner, similar to Simon Vouet, Nicolas Poussin, and Philippe de Champaigne.
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