Giotto c. 19th century

Editor: This is Carlo Rampoldi's "Giotto," made around the late 18th or early 19th century. It appears to be an engraving. The fine lines create such depth. How do you interpret Rampoldi's technique in capturing Giotto? Curator: Notice the economy of line used to define the face and drapery. The engraver's skill lies in suggesting form through variations in density and direction of these lines. Consider how light is rendered here – not through tonal shading, but rather through a calculated arrangement of marks. Editor: So, the essence is in the arrangement and not necessarily the shading itself? I see it now! Curator: Precisely. It’s a structured system of visual language. A fascinating study in graphic representation. Editor: I've never thought about line that way before. Thanks for pointing that out.