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The image shows a pastoral scene with dense foliage and trees, a receding path, distant livestock, detailed rendering of animals and children, and a monochromatic color palette. In the foreground, there are sheep and two children in rural attire, one leading the flock with a stick and the other holding their hand. Farther away, more sheep are visible with trees and brush in the background.
Francesco Paolo Michetti, Jeunes bergers des environs de Chieti (Shepherd Children outside Chieti), 1875, etching on laid paper [proof before letters], Purchased as a Gift of the Washington Print Club, 2022.65.2

Jeunes bergers des environs de Chieti (Shepherd Children outside Chieti)

Francesco Paolo Michetti · 1875 · etching on laid paper [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  2022.65.2

The image is a black and white etching of a landscape with two figures, lush vegetation, winding trees, a river with swans, distant hills, a cloudy sky, and a harmonious balance of detailed line work and shading.
John Galioth Nardois, River Landscape with Tobias and the Angel, c. 1648, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.159.1

River Landscape with Tobias and the Angel

John Galioth Nardois · c. 1648 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.159.1

The image shows an aerial view of a cityscape with ancient towers, densely packed buildings, and intricate details. The towers rise above the closely arranged structures, dominating the scene. The artwork features fine etching with precise lines depicting the texture of the brickwork on the towers and the rooftops. The color scheme is monochromatic with sepia tones adding to the historical feel. The rooftops close to the viewer are detailed, while in the distance, more towers are densely packed, showcasing a medieval urban setting. The composition evokes a sense of a tight-knit historical community.
Benvenuto Disertori, San Gimignano, c. 1917, etching printed in brown-black on wove paper, Purchased as a Gift of the Washington Print Club, 2022.65.4

San Gimignano

Benvenuto Disertori · c. 1917 · etching printed in brown-black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.65.4

This is a drawing of a figure in a dense forest setting. The scene includes detailed flora, with a tall canopy of trees and various plants on the forest floor. The composition leads the eye from the lower undergrowth to the towering trees in the background. The forest scene conveys a sense of tranquility and seclusion. The trees and natural elements are tightly interwoven to create a rich atmosphere. The detailed cross-hatching and precision in the depiction suggest a focused approach to capturing the complexity of nature.
Giovanni Guerrini, Contemplazione (Contemplation, or the Nymph and the Satyr), c. 1915, lithograph, printed in black on wove paper, Purchased as a Gift of the Washington Print Club, 2022.65.3

Contemplazione (Contemplation, or the Nymph and the Satyr)

Giovanni Guerrini · c. 1915 · lithograph, printed in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.65.3

The image is an etching showing an elevated panoramic view. Two tall trees frame a coastal town, with a bridge, boats in the bay, and various architectural structures. Hills and buildings are visible further away. The sky has swirling clouds created through etching strokes. The artwork's color palette is monochrome, emphasizing light and shadow contrasts in typical etched print style.
Giovanni Battista Pittoni, Landscape with Two Trees, c. 1558, etching with engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2016.151.1

Landscape with Two Trees

Giovanni Battista Pittoni · c. 1558 · etching with engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2016.151.1

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Study of a Warrior

Cherubino Alberti · 1590 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.82.1

The image shows a man's upper body at the center with long, curly hair, a crown of thorns, neutral expression, a beard, and draped in a cloth. Three other figures surround him, one wearing a detailed helmet with a plume to the left, a bearded man with a turban-like head covering to the right, and another figure gesturing towards the center. In the lower right, a woman is depicted holding a cloth to her face. The scene is set against a simple architectural backdrop with vertical elements like columns or a doorway. The artwork is monochrome with detailed line work and shading.
Agostino Carracci, Ecce Homo, 1587, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2019.63.1

Ecce Homo

Agostino Carracci · 1587 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.63.1

This is a drawing of a group of figures in a rugged landscape. The scene depicts several figures in various poses on a rocky terrain. In the background, there is a figure striding with what appears to be a staff, moving towards the left of the image. The figures are interacting with each other, some pointing or gesturing. The landscape is stylized with sharp, angular features, and the sky is marked with linear patterns. The drawing focuses on strong line work over shading or color.
Domenico Beccafumi, The Metals Fleeing from Vulcan, 1530/1535, woodcut on laid paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2020.82.4

The Metals Fleeing from Vulcan

Domenico Beccafumi · 1530/1535 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2020.82.4

This is a drawing of abstract figures and forms with a surreal composition. The sketches depict figures in different positions. The forms have sharp, intersecting lines and a sketchy style. The background has cross-hatching and undefined textures. On the right, there is a large, abstract form resembling a bird or organic object. The scene conveys a sense of narrative or environment without a specific interpretation.
Luigi Bartolini, Fonte San Gennaro, 1932, etching on chine collé on wove paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2022.193.1

Fonte San Gennaro

Luigi Bartolini · 1932 · etching on chine collé on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.193.1

The image depicts two women seated on clouds with two flying cherubs. One woman has a headdress and extends her arm, while the other woman holds a book and gestures to a cherub carrying a scroll. The cherubs have wings; one is flying above with a scroll, and the other is near the women. The scene includes detailed drapery of the women's robes and stylized clouds.
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, Two Sibyls and an Angel, c. 1520s, engraving on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2019.63.2

Two Sibyls and an Angel

Giovanni Antonio da Brescia · c. 1520s · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.63.2