Explore a collection of Old Masters drawings and sketches for an in-depth study. Uncover the techniques and insights of these master artists to enhance your own artistic skills.
This preparatory study for the Transfiguration altarpiece in the Vatican of 1518–20 is without doubt Raphael's greatest drawing. A sublime work of art, it shows the artist’s renowned powers of expression at their height and reveals his technical virtuosity.
Never underestimate the beauty potential of a simple study on paper. These works are mostly vine charcoal on toned paper, some white charcoal (or white pastel), and pencil. The drawing …
Raphael - Study of a Man Leaning Forward. c. 1508-09, 360 x 235 mm, Pen and traces of leadpoint, a small sketch below the man figure in black chalk, Musée Fabre, Montpellier
By Donato Burdens-Rope oil on panel 11"x 14" 2012 It is difficult to draw and paint hands. In every conversation on this topic I nod my head in understanding and agreement, for what artist hasn't been tortured by such frustrations? Who doesn't hate to discover protruding from the ends of