Engravings after Guercino’s Libro dei Disegni Pl.10
c. 1630
A delicate profile portrait captures a woman with cascading curls and an intricately patterned bodice, rendered through the meticulous art of engraving. Created around 1630 by Francesco Curti, this piece is actually a reproduction of a drawing by the famous Baroque master Guercino, part of a collection known as the 'Libro dei Disegni' (Book of Drawings). The fine cross-hatching lines give her hair a soft, flowing texture, showing how printmakers of the time worked to translate the spontaneity of a sketch into a permanent print. It's a fascinating glimpse into how art was shared and preserved before photography!
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