Der an einen Felsen geschmiedete Prometheus mit dem Geier(nach Francesco Petrarca) 

Luca Cambiaso made this ink drawing, "Prometheus Bound to a Rock with the Vulture," sometime in the mid-16th century. The material itself is simple, humble even: ink on paper. But look closer at the dynamism Cambiaso coaxes from these modest means. The ink is applied with incredible speed and confidence, the pen barely leaving the page. Notice how he uses swift, economical strokes to define form and shadow. This drawing wasn't about precious materials or laborious techniques, but rather the immediate expression of an idea. It speaks to the artist's intellect and skill. It is a study in pure, unadulterated creative labor. This approach elevates the status of drawing from mere preparation to a valuable end in itself, challenging the traditional hierarchy between preparatory sketches and finished artworks. It reminds us that true artistry lies not just in the final product, but in the thinking, the making, and the context of its creation.