Der Sturz der rebellischen Engel

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, um 1585

This is a drawing of figures among clouds. The image shows several figures intertwined in dynamic poses against a cloudy background. There is a figure soaring through the sky with outstretched arms, suggesting motion or flight. The figures exhibit various expressive postures, including lying down or raising their arms upward. The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art, with shading and line work to convey depth and volume.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datierung
um 1585
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
pen and brown ink with brown wash with touches of white gouache over traces of black chalk, laid down
Maße
23,5 × 26,04 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of figures among clouds. The image shows several figures intertwined in dynamic poses against a cloudy background. There is a figure soaring through the sky with outstretched arms, suggesting motion or flight. The figures exhibit various expressive postures, including lying down or raising their arms upward. The drawing is executed in a style reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art, with shading and line work to convey depth and volume.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623