Gems before 1650

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Gems" is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created before 1650. The etching, which is housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a mountain goat standing on a rocky ledge. Tempesta, who was known for his detailed animal illustrations, skillfully captures the creature’s anatomy and musculature. The etching, printed on paper, is part of a larger series of animal studies that were popular during the Renaissance period.