The Obsequies of Agostino Carracci: Third Plate
1603
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1603
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows four small scenes packed into one frame. Each box has people in dramatic poses—some flying, some kneeling, others reaching out. The lines are scratchy and dark, like someone pressed hard with a sharp tool. Faces look serious or sad, and the bodies twist in odd ways. The middle scene stands out. A woman in a long robe holds a baby while a man with wings stretches out his arm toward her. The rest of the scenes show groups of people in similar twisted stances, like they’re all part of one big, emotional moment. This is made using etching. Look up how that works next.
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