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Jacopo Chimenti, also known as Da Empoli, made this drawing of a seated young man sometime around 1600, using pen and brown ink on paper. The simple materials belie the skill that’s on display. Look at the way the artist has used line to describe the figure’s clothing, from the soft folds of his breeches to the more rigid structure of his doublet. Notice, too, how the penwork becomes denser in the areas of shadow, giving the figure volume and weight. Drawing was a fundamental skill for artists of this period. It was through drawing that they developed their understanding of anatomy, perspective, and composition. You could say that this image is a celebration of labor of the hand. Chimenti elevates drawing to a high art, using the humble pen to record and transmit ideas. The image becomes a testament to the power of materials, making, and context in understanding the full meaning of an artwork, challenging traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.