Buffel by Antonio Tempesta

Buffel before 1650

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pencil drawn

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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pencil drawing

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

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sketchbook art

This etching, "Buffel," created by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta before 1650, portrays a water buffalo in a detailed and lifelike manner. The intricate hatching technique employed by Tempesta creates a sense of depth and texture, particularly evident in the animal's fur and the surrounding foliage. This artwork is a testament to Tempesta's skill in natural history illustration, showcasing his keen observation of the animal world. "Buffel" is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.

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