Portret van Ludovico Ariosto met kariatiden en putti by Anonymous

Portret van Ludovico Ariosto met kariatiden en putti 1565

anonymous

pen and ink

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

This 1565 engraving, likely by an unknown artist, is a title page from a printed edition of Ludovico Ariosto's *Orlando Furioso*. The title page is framed with ornate architectural details, including classical caryatids and cherubs. These figures, along with the text, provide a richly decorative frame for the central portrait bust of Ariosto, which is placed within a circular frame. The engraving is a beautiful example of the intricate and expressive printmaking techniques used during the Italian Renaissance.