This is a stunningly illustrated introduction the world of master drawings, featuring works by da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, Goya, and Van Gogh. Filled with stunning full-color and black & white illustrations, this is an ideal introduction to the world of master drawings. Through a detailed and enlightening study of 45 spectacular works of art - from some of the greatest draftsmen of all time, including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, Ingres, Goya, Seurat, and Van Gogh - shown in full and with an enlarged detail, "Master Drawing Close-Up" simulates the experience of looking at these drawings through a magnifying glass, allowing readers to really see the techniques and materials used. Each piece is accompanied by a short, yet informative description that highlights important aspects of the work, giving an insight into why artists made drawings, how they used the media available to them, and why they favoured certain techniques.