1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Poet is a 1620 ink by Jusepe de Ribera, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a hooded figure sitting under a tree branch. The person’s face is hidden, but their hands are clasped together in their lap. The background is rough and textured, like a rocky hillside, with a few scattered leaves. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the figure’s flowing robe and the twisted branch above them. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Ribera made detailed prints.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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