DRAWING IN SILVER AND GOLD/ LEONARDO TO JASPER JOHNS

This book examines the practice of metalpoint over six centuries, in the work of artists ranging from Leonardo, Dürer, and Rembrandt to Otto Dix and Jasper Johns. A team of authors address variations in technique across time and between different schools, incorpor ating new scientific analysis, revealing patterns of use, and providing a rare demonstration of the medium's range and versatility.