Silverpoint, an older drawing method than graphite, was used by Old Masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer and is known for its delicate lines and fine detail.
Silverpoint is a fine line drawing technique, rendering precise detail. A silverpoint drawing is made by dragging a silver wire across a surface, often prepared with gesso or primer. The softness of the metal makes it an effective drawing instrument. The initial marks of silver point appear gray, but silverpoint lines, when exposed to air, tarnish to a warm brown tone. The oxidation becomes perceptible over a period of several months.
