Engravings after Guercino’s Libro dei Disegni Pl.18
c. 1630
Francesco Curti’s print captures a young man with a magnificent mop of curls leaning casually against a block, exuding the dramatic flair of the Baroque era. Dressed in a fashionable ruffled collar, he looks like he’s taking a contemplative break. This piece comes from a project to preserve the sketches of Italian master Guercino, effectively turning his private Libro dei Disegni (Book of Drawings) into a widely circulated art book in the 1630s. The intricate cross-hatching on the hair demonstrates how Curti skillfully translated Guercino’s loose, expressive drawing style into precise lines for collectors to enjoy.
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