Engravings after Guercino’s Libro dei Disegni Pl.09
c. 1630
Francesco Curti captured the dramatic flair of the Baroque era in this striking engraving, based on a drawing by the Italian master Guercino. The subject, a man with a rugged beard and flowing hair, gazes heavenward beneath a massive, feather-plumed hat that looks heavy enough to topple him over. This piece is part of a series reproducing Guercino’s famous 'Book of Drawings,' essentially acting as the 17th-century version of an art book to share sketches with the world. The intricate cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and light, making the fabric of the hat and the texture of the hair feel almost tangible.
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