silverpoint
/ˈsɪlvərˌpɔɪnt/
noun
- A drawing technique using a thin silver wire on a specially prepared surface, producing fine, delicate lines.
- Many old master drawings were created using silverpoint on prepared paper.
- The art class learned silverpoint, a technique popular during the Renaissance.
- Her silverpoint sketch of the old tree showed incredible detail.
- A drawing or artwork made using the silverpoint technique.
- He collected silverpoints and kept them in acid-free frames.
- The museum displayed a rare silverpoint from the 15th century.
- The silverpoint had faded slightly but still showed the artist's skill.