Tritons and Nymphs
1562
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1562
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows mythical creatures in a scene. It's a drawing with pen and brown ink. The artist used brown wash over black chalk to add depth and texture. The use of brown ink and wash creates a warm tone, which is interesting in this type of drawing. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Tibaldi, Pellegrino.
