Copy after the Figurine c. 17th century

Editor: This is Salvator Rosa's "Copy after the Figurine," and the use of line to create form gives the whole composition a feeling of restless energy. What do you make of this work? Curator: Observe the dynamic interplay of line and form. The artist employs a network of hatching and cross-hatching to sculpt depth and volume. Do you notice how the convergence of lines defines the focal point of the composition? Editor: Yes, the lines really do create a sense of depth and movement. Curator: Exactly, and it is through these formal elements that the work achieves its expressive power. Line becomes not just a tool of representation, but also a carrier of emotion. Editor: I see the picture more clearly now. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. Examining the formal elements allows us to appreciate the artistry behind the work.