Studien zu „Christus vor Kaiphas“

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, 1608/1609

This is a drawing of figures in various poses. It features sketches of individuals in different stances and activities, including a seated figure, a figure with a cloak, and others in dynamic poses with outstretched arms. The sketch is done in a classic style, likely with charcoal or graphite, providing strong contrasts and gentle shading to give depth and form to the figures. The style and depiction suggest studies or preparatory sketches for a larger work, possibly capturing movement and the human form in a timeless, classical manner.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datierung
1608/1609
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
black chalk heightened with white gouache on gray-green laid paper, laid down
Maße
26,4 × 38,5 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of figures in various poses. It features sketches of individuals in different stances and activities, including a seated figure, a figure with a cloak, and others in dynamic poses with outstretched arms. The sketch is done in a classic style, likely with charcoal or graphite, providing strong contrasts and gentle shading to give depth and form to the figures. The style and depiction suggest studies or preparatory sketches for a larger work, possibly capturing movement and the human form in a timeless, classical manner.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623