Zwei Soldaten, von der Siegesgöttin gekrönt

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, um 1580

This is a drawing depicting multiple studies of dynamic figures interacting. The central scene shows three figures, with two engaged in a dramatic pose of holding each other's arms. An angelic figure hovers above them. Surrounding this central image are smaller drawings of figures engaged in various gestures or conversations. The sketches are made with expressive outlines and shadows, giving a sense of liveliness and fluidity.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datierung
um 1580
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with yellowish gouache on ocher-brown prepared paper
Maße
20,32 × 13,97 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing depicting multiple studies of dynamic figures interacting. The central scene shows three figures, with two engaged in a dramatic pose of holding each other's arms. An angelic figure hovers above them. Surrounding this central image are smaller drawings of figures engaged in various gestures or conversations. The sketches are made with expressive outlines and shadows, giving a sense of liveliness and fluidity.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623