Türklopfer mit Triton, Nereide und Putten

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, spätes 17. Jh. oder frühes 18. Jh.

This is a drawing of a scene with mythical and human figures intertwined with ornamental flourishes. The drawing features classical figures, including nude individuals and cherubic characters, arranged in a looping pattern. These figures are intertwined with ornate swirling elements. The upper part of the drawing is dominated by a large face. The figures interact with one another, creating connections and a sense of flow through their postures and gestures. Ink and wash are used to bring depth to the forms, accentuating curves and musculature with light and shadow.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Datierung
spätes 17. Jh. oder frühes 18. Jh.
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache
Maße
16,5 × 12 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of a scene with mythical and human figures intertwined with ornamental flourishes. The drawing features classical figures, including nude individuals and cherubic characters, arranged in a looping pattern. These figures are intertwined with ornate swirling elements. The upper part of the drawing is dominated by a large face. The figures interact with one another, creating connections and a sense of flow through their postures and gestures. Ink and wash are used to bring depth to the forms, accentuating curves and musculature with light and shadow.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747