Mezzetin
1716
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1716
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a loose, old-fashioned outfit with a wide-brimmed hat. His sleeves are puffy at the shoulders, and he’s holding a small object in one hand. The lines are light and sketchy, with red chalk standing out against a plain beige background. The artist used quick, confident strokes to capture his pose and clothes. The paper looks worn, with tiny holes and faint marks. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style played with movement and drama.
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