Silverpoint: Underdrawing

Silverpoint highlighted with india ink on gessoed panel 30 cm x 60 cm, Korte Sint Annarei,  Bruges, Belgium 2009

Although I know I am headed to a description of light in this alleyway whose contrasts are more extreme than this detailed linear description, I also know that this basis will serve my purpose.  The egg tempera level hints at the color relationships, the imprimatura, sets the stage back to light.  Here is the final result.