The Secret of Lines at the Rijksmuseum
Drawing, but also etching and engraving, starts by making lines. One can express a lot with making lines and a form can be created with just a simple outline. Close hatching creates light and dark contrasts that suggest light and volume. Rembrandt was a master of the versatile line and his ability to capture a facial expression or a posture using just a few strokes is second to none. Using a drawing pen or etching needle, in a restrained or spontaneous manner, each line reflects the maker's signature.
The Rijksmuseum is showcasing an exhibition that highlights the many artistic possibilities of lines from the the museum's collection of 16th and 17th century prints and drawings.
The Rijksmuseum is showcasing an exhibition that highlights the many artistic possibilities of lines from the the museum's collection of 16th and 17th century prints and drawings.
This exhibition is on display from June 21 to September 19, 2011 in the Rijksmuseum Philips Wing.
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