Old master drawings

Leonardo da Vinci Study of woman's head ca. 1485-90 drawing on blue paper Royal Collection, Windsor Paper tinted blue (by papermakers, during manufacture) was a moderately fashionable commodity in Renaissance Europe, in demand for writing, drawing, and even letterpress printing. This blue-paper fashion expanded and peaked during the 18th century. Samples chosen here are fairly well-preserved, though less vivid than they once were. Many such papers have faded to gray or to some indeterminate…

GIROLAMO SICIOLANTE, CALLED IL SERMONETASermoneta 1521 - 1575 RomeSEATED VIRGINBlack chalk heightened with w

A selection of works on paper by some of the world's greatest artists which will be on display at Oxford's Ashmolean museum to mark its 330th birthday

CARLO MARATTICamerano 1625 - 1713 RomeRECTO: STUDY FOR JAEL AND SISERAVERSO: STUDY OF JAELBlack c

Jacob de Gheyn II (also Jacques de Gheyn II) ( c. 1565 – 1629) was a Dutch painter and engraver . Study of Eleven… by fineartnow

We discuss the old masters of life drawing, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, why they are so revered and what we can learn from them now.

Pencil Sketch of a Man's Back Peter Paul Rubens