Engravings after Guercino’s Libro dei Disegni Pl.17
c. 1630
Francesco Curti created this elegant profile portrait as part of a series of engravings based on the famous 'Libro dei Disegni' (Book of Drawings) by the Italian Baroque master Guercino. Created around 1630, these prints were crucial for preserving and spreading Guercino's original sketches to a wider audience long before photography existed, essentially acting as the art books of their day. The woman's serene expression and double strand of pearls capture the refined fashion of the era, showcasing how printmakers translated delicate drawings into intricate, shimmering lines of copperplate engraving.
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