Die Heiligen Franziskus und Antonius vor Gottvater 

Gaspare Diziani made this drawing, *Die Heiligen Franziskus und Antonius vor Gottvater,* using pen and brown ink, with a grey wash on paper. The artist has made use of traditional art materials in a conventional way, but it’s important to think about the role of drawing in the eighteenth century. This was a time when making a painting was a very complex affair, involving many assistants. Drawings like these were a way for the master to plan his work and communicate his ideas. It shows a great amount of technical mastery from the artist. In terms of labor, it is worth noting that these skills are acquired with time and practice, and access to these materials and skills has historically been dictated by social class and the means to access training and education. This challenges traditional notions of fine art as separate from craft.