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Pisanello, The Virgin and Child with Saints, about 1435–41, The National Gallery, London
Workshop
Life drawing salon: Pisanello and silverpoint
22 Sep 2017
Regular hours
- Friday
- 11:00 – 21:00
Cost of entry
£16/£15 conc./£14 Members
Address
- Trafalgar Square
- London
England - WC2N 5DN
- United Kingdom
Event map
Inspired by Pisanello, who used silverpoint extensively in preparation for his paintings, explore the properties and constraints of this technique and enjoy an opportunity to slow down the drawing process and build up form in subtle tones.
About
Until the late 15th century, silverpoint was the standard medium in which artists trained to draw the human body.
Inspired by Pisanello, who used silverpoint extensively in preparation for his paintings, explore the properties and constraints of this technique and enjoy an opportunity to slow down the drawing process and build up form in subtle tones.
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