Der heilige Augustinus bezwingt die Ketzerei mit Blitzen aus seiner Feder

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, 1770er-Jahre(?) (oder 1780er-Jahre?)

This is a painting featuring a complex scene with architectural, human, and possibly mythical elements. In the center, there are figures engaged in various activities within a grand architectural setting with a domed ceiling and columns. A seated figure on a pedestal appears to be writing or marking documents, surrounded by others performing related tasks. On the left, there is a tall architectural feature resembling a spire wrapped with vegetation. The lower portion of the scene includes figures in reclining or active postures, some with exaggerated physical features that could suggest mythical or symbolic themes. The style is reminiscent of a Baroque-inspired artist, characterized by a dramatic composition and detailed ornamentation.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Datierung
1770er-Jahre(?) (oder 1780er-Jahre?)
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
watercolor with pen and brown and gray ink over traces of graphite on laid paper
Maße
24,7 × 18,1 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting featuring a complex scene with architectural, human, and possibly mythical elements. In the center, there are figures engaged in various activities within a grand architectural setting with a domed ceiling and columns. A seated figure on a pedestal appears to be writing or marking documents, surrounded by others performing related tasks. On the left, there is a tall architectural feature resembling a spire wrapped with vegetation. The lower portion of the scene includes figures in reclining or active postures, some with exaggerated physical features that could suggest mythical or symbolic themes. The style is reminiscent of a Baroque-inspired artist, characterized by a dramatic composition and detailed ornamentation.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790