Visioen van Ezechiël over het dal van beenderen, rechterhelft 1530 - 1582

This is the right half of Giorgio Ghisi’s print, "Vision of Ezekiel Concerning the Resurrection of the Dry Bones," made in the mid-16th century. Ghisi was a virtuoso printmaker, known for his ability to translate complex paintings and drawings into highly detailed engravings. The technique involves using a tool called a burin to incise lines into a copper plate. Ink is then applied to the plate, and wiped off the surface, leaving ink only in the incised lines. The plate is then pressed onto a sheet of paper, transferring the image. The remarkable level of detail that Ghisi achieved speaks to his mastery of the burin. Look closely, and you can see how he varied the width and depth of the lines to create a full range of tones and textures. It took an enormous amount of time to complete a print like this. Ghisi was clearly a highly skilled professional, responsive to the demands of the market. The print is not just a reproduction, but a demonstration of Ghisi's technical skill, elevating printmaking to the level of fine art.