Bust of Two Men [recto]
1468
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1468
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bust of Two Men [recto] is a 1468 ink by Sperandio, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men drawn in profile, facing opposite directions. The one on the left wears a flat cap and a ruffled collar, while the man on the right has a balding head and a loose shirt. The lines are simple but precise, with some shading to show texture. Notice how the artist uses quick, overlapping lines to create shadows—this is called *cross-hatching*. It gives the drawing depth without heavy color. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how other artists used this technique.
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