Two Figures in Costume
1617
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1617
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows two people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The person on the left wears a long robe and a halo, holding what looks like a book or scroll. The person on the right stands nearby in a tall hat, a cape, and boots, holding a small object in their hand. The artist used shading to make the fabrics look textured, like the folds in the robes. This was a common way to add depth to etchings back then. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
