Ein Studienblatt zum Martyrium der heiligen Katharina von Alexandria

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, spätes 16. Jh.

This is a drawing of various mythological and classical figures. The drawing features multiple scenes and figures arranged over the paper. In the upper right corner, there is a figure ascending or grasping at something above. Below this figure is another figure in a crouched stance. To the left, there are smaller scenes involving multiple figures, some standing and others seated. The drawing is characterized by detailed line work and shading, capturing the texture and form of the figures. The composition suggests movement and interaction.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datierung
spätes 16. Jh.
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared laid paper
Maße
22,9 × 16,6 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of various mythological and classical figures. The drawing features multiple scenes and figures arranged over the paper. In the upper right corner, there is a figure ascending or grasping at something above. Below this figure is another figure in a crouched stance. To the left, there are smaller scenes involving multiple figures, some standing and others seated. The drawing is characterized by detailed line work and shading, capturing the texture and form of the figures. The composition suggests movement and interaction.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623